April 6, 2020

Covid-19 cuts $280bn swathe through top 50 mining companies

MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a beleaguered industry at the end of the first quarter 2020.

April 2, 2020

Pressure builds on China’s raw materials supply chains

As the coronavirus spreads, so too do the lockdowns on activity in key supplier countries such as Chile, Peru, South Africa and Indonesia.

March 18, 2020

PT Timah cuts output, delays exports on coronavirus

The world's second-largest tin producer it is temporarily reducing its production.

March 2, 2020

Global exploration budget declines 3% in 2019 – report

The latest S&P report attributes the lower budget to challenging prices for many commodities throughout the year.

February 7, 2020

Congo’s move to control artisanal cobalt is double-edged

The new monopoly could smooth out periodic air-pockets in the supply chain, but the temptation to use its market power to support prices during periods of low-growth demand may prove…

February 6, 2020

China’s metals import hunger shifts towards raw materials

China’s giant aluminum machine needs a lot of bauxite and imports topped the 100 million tonne level for the first time in 2019

February 6, 2020

LME to keep open-outcry closing prices after electronic trial

During a consultation period, some LME users said it was difficult to obtain guaranteed execution against closing nickel prices when the electronic system was used

February 5, 2020

Nigeria sets ambitious target for mining sector growth

Nigeria has been trying to boost the sector as part of efforts to diversify its economy.

January 10, 2020

As metal trade shrinks, exchanges fight back with new products

It was a year to forget for many of the base metals with copper, aluminium, zinc and lead closing out 2019 little changed from year-start levels.

January 7, 2020

Base metals hope for manufacturing recovery in 2020

Most analysts are looking for something better this year but the early indications are that bulls will have to be patient.