March 30, 2020

Collapsing auto sector a body blow for industrial metals

In terms of industrial metal markets, the automotive sector has turned from hero to zero in the space of weeks.

March 30, 2020

KGHM operating below break-even due to low copper prices, says PM

The company sees no grounds to change its 2020 budget assumptions.

March 27, 2020

Gold stranded by coronavirus may travel on chartered flights

Suppliers are in talks to use chartered or cargo flights to transport the precious metal.

March 27, 2020

Aurubis plant in Italy closed as coronavirus shutters economy

Europe's biggest copper smelter Aurubis said its operations in Italy had been closed for a week.

March 27, 2020

Polyus to launch covid-19 response fund in Russia

A portion of the fund will be allocated to the Magadan region and Yakutia, Polyus’ principal regions of operations.

March 27, 2020

Aluminium surplus to balloon as producers resist output cuts

Wood Mackenzie expects to see a surplus of at least 1.5 million tonnes this year.

March 27, 2020

CEZ moves forward with partner on Cinovec lithium project

Cinovec in the Czech Republic is the largest lithium deposit in Europe.

March 27, 2020

Despite shutdowns, there’s enough gold refining to meet demand — LBMA

Refiners, shippers and banks are working to make sure the metal can be transported.

March 26, 2020

South African gold shipments to London have been cut off

Rand Refinery, the continent’s only gold refiner, said it’s exploring back-up plans to meet its delivery commitments.

March 26, 2020

Centerra reports net loss for 2019, declares dividend

The miner said it has experienced no operating or production disruptions nor any supply chain interruptions or impact due to covid-19.