November 19, 2020

Platinum deficit to reach 1.2 million ounces in 2020 – report

Both sides of the market showed strong recovery during the third quarter.

November 18, 2020

EV Metal Index rockets to record high on cobalt, nickel price, use

Booming global electric car sales and growth in battery capacity lift MINING.COM EV Metal Index to monthly record and wipe out 2020 pandemic losses.

November 18, 2020

Hidden zinc stocks in Spain fuel shortages, price rally

Stocks not held in exchange warehouses have climbed in several countries, but the stand out is Spain where a major smelting operation is located.

November 18, 2020

BHP urges Australia to maintain trade with China amid tensions

BHP CEO Mike Henry executive said that tension in international relations is antithetical to the prosperity of Australia, and the world.

November 18, 2020

Cardinal beckons third party bidder amid takeover stalemate

A new bidder could effectively free up Shandong and Nordgold of their respective “best and final” statements and enable both to increase their offers.

November 18, 2020

State purchases drive up cobalt metal prices in China

Traders say China has already stockpiled between 5,000 and 7,000 tonnes of cobalt metal.

November 17, 2020

China’s new copper futures add another card to global yuan deck

China will roll out a new copper futures contract this week that will be open to foreign traders, in a push to boost yuan adoption.

November 17, 2020

China stainless to bear brunt of South Africa’s chrome ore export tax

A tax will not undermine South Africa's dominant position in the chrome industry.

November 17, 2020

China launches yearlong campaign of coal mining safety checks

The world's largest coal miner and coal consumer reported more than 100 coal mining accidents in 2020.

November 16, 2020

Copper price surges on Peru worries, China futures launch

Copper price at fresh multi year high on worries over Peru concentrate supply, optimism about new Chinese futures contract open to international investors.