Increasing risk to mining production as Covid-19 spreads
Fitch already reduced mineral production forecasts for Peru by 4% y-o-y.
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Gold remains an attractive investment asset despite recent volatility
The World Gold Council says gold has likely been used to raise cash to cover losses in other asset classes.
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Global copper production up 3% annually 2020-2029
Fitch analysts predict global copper mine production to increase by an average annual rate of 3.1% over 2020-2029, with total output rising from 20.3mnt to 26.8mnt over the same period.
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South America lockdown starting to hit base metals supplies
Analysts at Fastmarkets believe the extended closures and logistical jams could see supply of base metals produced in the region restricted.
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Mining ‘moderately exposed’ to effects of coronavirus
Moody’s believes more global, higher-rated mining companies are better able to withstand a market downturn than before.
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Zinc 2020 price forecast revised down over supply deficit – report
Zinc prices have cratered since peaking in January.
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Philippines to dethrone Indonesia as largest global nickel ore producer
After a drop this year, Fitch analysts expect by 2029, global annual nickel production to reach 2.8mnt.
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Disruption: The new normal
Electrification of all things presents enormous opportunities to miners.
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ABN AMRO sees precious metals price weakness
The bank sees gold prices averaging $1,523 an ounce this year.
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China $570 billion stimulus raises hopes for copper, iron ore price
Copper, iron ore prices hold up as China shifts focus from containing the outbreak to rebuilding its economy.
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