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.

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.