Covid-19 mining closures hit China’s metals supply chain
From Chile to SA, shortages of key, metal-making raw materials are hurting China’s manufacturing
22 April 2020 - 12:59
Beijing — Mines around the world are cutting output due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving top metals consumer China fretting over supply as it recovers from the initial demand shock that the outbreak inflicted on its economy.
China boosted copper imports year on year in March as it looks to reboot industrial activity across the country, but potential shortages of key, metal-making raw materials create risks to production of everything from home appliances to electric-vehicle batteries...
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