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.

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.