China’s copper imports and aluminium consumption to drop again in 2020

Chinese smelters, facing high inventories of sulphuric acid and logistical problems with the coronavirus outbreak, have been forced to cut production.

Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 9:25 am

China’s metal exporters face order cancellations, damage claims amid virus

Companies have informed Chinese suppliers they are not accepting deliveries.

Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 8:47 pm

Coronavirus stalled First Quantum’s Zambian stake sale talks

The virus outbreak is preventing face-to-face meetings with potential Chinese buyers.

Bloomberg News | February 17, 2020 | 11:05 am

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

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

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

The metal Trump wants more than gold

China has a monopoly on one of the most strategic metals on the planet, and Washington is anxious to change that.

Oilprice.com | February 14, 2020 | 12:29 pm

ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update

Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 5:32 am

Modest global growth for iron ore production – report

Top ﬁrms investing in technology to maintain an edge, Fitch forecasts.

MINING.com Editor | February 13, 2020 | 2:18 pm

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