Emerging markets trust China’s virus steps to keep rally going Gauges of stocks, bonds and currencies in developing economies all rose in the five days through Friday as raw-material prices had their best week this year. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2020 | 9:02 am
China battery recycler GEM to make disinfectants in virus epicentre The surprise addition to the product portfolio of GEM, which has a factory in Jingmen in central Hubei, comes amid tight disinfectant supply. Reuters | February 16, 2020 | 8:47 am
How to effectively address illegal gold mining – study Scientists used Myanmar as a case study. They say legitimization is the key. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 16, 2020 | 7:00 am
US snapshot: Eight companies active across the nation The US is host to a number of enviable mining jurisdictions, both in terms of geological endowment and investment attractiveness. Magda Gardner - The Northern Miner | February 14, 2020 | 2:50 pm
China’s massive car sales slump threatens palladium’s rally A record 22% slump in China’s January car sales is threatening to derail the rally in palladium. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2020 | 2:05 pm
Brazil state judge accepts charges against Vale ex-CEO, others over dam burst The move follows charges filed by state prosecutors on January 21 accusing the former CEO and other 15 people of homicide. Reuters | February 14, 2020 | 1:28 pm
Russian central bank keeps peak discount on gold purchases By reducing purchases, the central bank makes banks less dependent on it as the principal buyer of gold in the long-term. Reuters | February 14, 2020 | 1:25 pm
On the Move newsletter launches This new monthly publication will track management and board appointments across Canada’s mining and mineral exploration industry. MINING.com Editor | February 14, 2020 | 12:31 pm
The metal Trump wants more than gold China has a monopoly on one of the most strategic metals on the planet, and Washington is anxious to change that. Oilprice.com | February 14, 2020 | 12:29 pm