NASA finds rare metal asteroid worth more than global economy

The heavy-metal object, called “16 Psyche”, is worth $10,000 quadrillion. That's 70,000 times the world's economy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2020 | 11:43 am

China Moly boosts Q3 cobalt output by 21%

China Moly's annual production target for cobalt was set at 14,000-17,000 tonnes.

Reuters | October 28, 2020 | 10:42 am

Nickel surplus looms as electric vehicle buzz fades

Nickel bulls may have to defer their great EV expectations for a while yet and focus on what is happening in the currently far more significant stainless steel sector.

Reuters | October 27, 2020 | 11:09 am

Critical copper negotiations point to a tight market

Higher prices should provide an incentive for miners to maximize output next year, potentially alleviating some of the strain on supply, said Freeport VP of Marketing Javier Targhetta.

Bloomberg News | October 27, 2020 | 8:49 am

Nickel’s sizzling rally cools, but not over yet

Metal’s spectacular rally over the last month still has momentum, but as supplies rise and demand dwindles, prices will retreat.

Reuters | October 27, 2020 | 8:11 am

China’s new infrastructure plan to boost metal demand – report

The plan will support the government's beneficiation ambition in the metals industry, Fitch says.

MINING.com Editor | October 26, 2020 | 2:01 pm

China’s new international copper contract comes at the right time – Russell

The futures contract will launch on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) on Nov. 19.

Reuters | October 26, 2020 | 12:27 pm

Mind the gap between sister metals zinc and lead

Zinc price touched a high of $2,596.50 per tonne last week, while lead has been moving in the opposite direction and is now the clear under-performer of the LME.

Reuters | October 26, 2020 | 8:27 am

Emissions from China coal plants fertilize North Pacific Ocean – study

Smoke from coal power plants carries iron to the surface waters as westerly winds blow emissions from Asia to North America.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 26, 2020 | 6:30 am

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