March 30, 2020 Russia, world’s biggest buyer of gold, will stop purchases With gold prices near a seven-year high and international investors clamoring for a safe haven, Russian dealers are probably eager to sell.
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.
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