February 19, 2020 Namibia expects economy to grow in 2020 driven by the mining sector Diamond mining is the largest taxpayer in Namibia and generates 20% of the country's export earnings.
February 19, 2020 Palladium ‘madness’ continues Metal price rose as much as 8.4% this week, extending its record-breaking rally.
February 19, 2020 China hikes H1 rare earth output quota as industry grapples with virus The first rare earth mining output quota for 2020 was set at 66,000 tonnes, equal to 50% of last year's total allocation.
February 18, 2020 Chile says copper price to recover soon from coronavirus impact China is the world's top copper consumer, and Chile is the red metal's top producer.
February 18, 2020 China’s copper imports and aluminium consumption to drop again in 2020 Chinese smelters, facing high inventories of sulphuric acid and logistical problems with the coronavirus outbreak, have been forced to cut production.
February 17, 2020 China’s metal exporters face order cancellations, damage claims amid virus Companies have informed Chinese suppliers they are not accepting deliveries.
February 17, 2020 Coronavirus stalled First Quantum’s Zambian stake sale talks The virus outbreak is preventing face-to-face meetings with potential Chinese buyers.
February 16, 2020 The good, the bad, the ugly: Miners’ ability to stay afloat in the current context How are major companies addressing market changes driven by the coronavirus outbreak, geopolitical tensions and natural disasters?
February 16, 2020 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.
February 14, 2020 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.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
