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? Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 16, 2020 | 12:13 pm
Peru’s mining sector slowed down in 2019 The Institute of Statistics and Informatics reports a 0.05% drop in the world’s second-largest copper producer. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 16, 2020 | 10:40 am
Emerging markets trust China’s virus steps to keep rally going Gauges of stocks, bonds and currencies in developing economies all rose in the five days through Friday as raw-material prices had their best week this year. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2020 | 9:02 am
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. Reuters | February 16, 2020 | 8:47 am
How to effectively address illegal gold mining – study Scientists used Myanmar as a case study. They say legitimization is the key. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 16, 2020 | 7:00 am
US snapshot: Eight companies active across the nation The US is host to a number of enviable mining jurisdictions, both in terms of geological endowment and investment attractiveness. Magda Gardner - The Northern Miner | February 14, 2020 | 2:50 pm
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. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2020 | 2:05 pm
Brazil state judge accepts charges against Vale ex-CEO, others over dam burst The move follows charges filed by state prosecutors on January 21 accusing the former CEO and other 15 people of homicide. Reuters | February 14, 2020 | 1:28 pm
Yamana’s stock hits three-year high on strong 2019 results The gold miner has increased its yearly dividend cumulatively by 150%. Jackson Chen | February 14, 2020 | 11:34 am