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.

February 10, 2020

Gold holds gain after WHO chief’s ‘tip of the iceberg’ warning

Bullion traded near the highest since 2013 as investors assess the impact of the virus

February 10, 2020

BHP in talks to delay copper shipments to China due to virus

Copper prices had slid for a record 14 straight days in London amid mounting concerns the coronavirus will aggravate the slowdown in global economic growth.

February 10, 2020

China metals output seen falling over 10% in Feb, rebound from virus impact after Q2

If virus outbreak can be controlled in 20 days demand is expected to improve according to official.

February 9, 2020

Crypto sphere begins to feel ill effects of coronavirus outbreak

China has been epicenter for the crypto sector almost since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009.