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.
February 14, 2020 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.
February 14, 2020 ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.
February 13, 2020 Modest global growth for iron ore production – report Top firms investing in technology to maintain an edge, Fitch forecasts.
February 13, 2020 China smelter Yuguang slashes zinc output in half amid virus outbreak Smelters in China have been unable to sell off their high sulphuric acid inventories due to transport curbs imposed to contain the virus.
February 12, 2020 Coronavirus could reduce China’s battery storage production by 10% in 2020 Affected provinces were expected to contribute 162 GWh of battery cell production in 2020, equivalent to 61% of China cell manufacturing capacity.
Copper price set for biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying over 40% on the London Metal Exchange this year. December 31, 2025 | 10:31 am
