April 30, 2020 China Moly shrugs off South Africa port disruption as DRC cobalt sales rise Copper output from Tenke Fungurume was up 5.4% at 42,694 tonnes in the first quarter.
April 30, 2020 Glencore joins mining industry’s rush to cut spending Swiss miner and trader reduces capital expenses by $1 billion, outlines production impact of covid-19.
April 30, 2020 Implats cuts output guidance as coronavirus weighs Company expects annual refined production of between 2.6 million and 2.9 million ounces this year.
April 29, 2020 Eskom shuts power plant after warning ash dam may collapse The closure adds to the environmental challenges faced by the company, which produces almost all of South Africa’s power.
April 29, 2020 Lithium developer ioneer forecasts high margins for Nevada project Construction of the Nevada complex is expected to start in 2021, with the mine operational by 2023.
April 29, 2020 Rusal alumina plant in Ukraine may temporarily suspend output The plant said its supplies of bauxite had fallen to critical levels and may soon be unable to maintain production on a four-day week basis.
April 29, 2020 De Beers donates $200,000 to women’s support organizations in fight against covid-19 The donation will be split equally across Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa.
April 29, 2020 Fears rise for illegal South African miners hiding underground in virus lockdown At least 100 illegal gold miners in South Africa are hiding underground, according to industry sources.
April 29, 2020 Oil surges on biggest jump in US gas demand in 11 months A glimmer of hope that consumption could gradually return as major producers continue to cut output to counter a global glut.
April 29, 2020 The impact of critical minerals on national security Which imported minerals create the most risk for US supply chains and national security?
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am
