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.
February 12, 2020 Palladium, rhodium deficits set to grow in 2020 Mongolia said on Monday it would suspend deliveries of coal across its border into China until March 2.
February 12, 2020 Rio says China virus slowing copper ore imports from Mongolia Transport restrictions have been imposed to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
February 11, 2020 Virus hits China’s gold jewelry demand as shoppers stay away Jewelry retailers are shortening business hours and managing time off for employees in an effort to prevent the disease from spreading.
February 11, 2020 Is coronavirus the black swan that takes gold to-da-moon? Concerns about the outbreak pushed investors from the stock market into long-term government bonds
February 11, 2020 Virus another wild card in nickel’s year of uncertainty Nickel is the weakest performer in the LME base metals pack so far this year.
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