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.
February 11, 2020 China copper treatment charges hit 8-month high as smelters battle virus Treatment and refining charges climbed to $62.50 a tonne and 6.25 cents a pound on Monday
February 11, 2020 Iron ore, coking coal shrug off China coronavirus, look to stimulus It would appear market participants are looking beyond the virus to increased stimulus spending by Beijing
February 11, 2020 Energy emissions stall as rich nations kick their coal habit Global emissions from energy held steady in 2019 for the first time in three years.
February 10, 2020 Ganfeng takes control of Caucharí-Olaroz lithium JV Ganfeng Lithium now has a 51% stake in the Cauchari-Olaroz project in Argentina.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm