March 17, 2020

Will aluminum heed the lesson from last demand shock?

The global aluminum industry has a terrible record of responding to demand shocks.

March 16, 2020

The impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on the diamond industry

An estimated 75% of jewelry stores in Mainland China, and the surrounding regions encompassing Greater China, were shut for an estimated 40-50 days through the first week of March.

March 16, 2020

Zinc 2020 price forecast revised down over supply deficit – report

Zinc prices have cratered since peaking in January.

March 16, 2020

Iron ore prices resilient, activity levels healthy – S&P Global Platts

Company says that spot market has been supported by weather-related supply disruptions in Brazil and Australia.

March 16, 2020

Zero emissions targets challenge miners, oil majors

The winds of decarbonization are blowing through the commodities industry.

March 16, 2020

China steel association warns of iron ore speculation risks

Iron ore prices have been volatile since late January.

March 13, 2020

Silvercorp ramps up China operations

As of this week, the Ying and GC mines had achieved 94% of planned capacity.

March 13, 2020

China copper inventories near 4-yr high as supply swamps virus-hit demand

Inventories of copper climbed by 34,959 tonnes from the previous week to 380,065 tonnes.

March 12, 2020

China’s No.3 battery maker says auto recovery needed by May

China’s purchases of new energy vehicles collapsed 78% in February.

March 12, 2020

Palladium in record freefall with precious metals caught in rout

Palladium futures slumped as much as 28% on the New York Mercantile Exchange.