January 25, 2019

Slow growth for Europe’s mining sector — report

In Q2 2019, analysts expect investment levels across the European mining sector will be sluggish.

January 25, 2019

Workers at Prodeco’s Colombia coal port vote down proposed strike

Only eight out of 115 workers voted in favor of a strike, much less than the overall worker majority required for a legal strike.

January 25, 2019

India’s 2018 thermal coal imports grew at fastest pace in 4 yrs – sources

Analysts say they expect India to be a key market for global miners in 2019 as China's "war on pollution" will lead to lower demand from that country.

January 25, 2019

Colombia extends Drummond contract on coal mine for 20 years

The contract will generate at least $586 million in royalties, income and social project investment during its lifetime.

January 25, 2019

Flagship Volkswagen plant transforms for EV era

German carmaker will invest 870 million euros ($985 million) by 2020 to develop e-vehicle components, including batteries and charging stations.

January 24, 2019

Small group of Prodeco’s Colombia coal port workers to vote on strike

It is improbable that a strike would have an impact on total exports.

January 24, 2019

Indonesia releases new rules on export revenue repatriation

"It feels like the penalties are not balanced" - Hendra Sinadia, Indonesian Coal Mining Association.

January 24, 2019

South Africa’s RBCT says 2018 coal exports fall

"The markets are a reality, they are outside RBCT's control" - Nosipho Siwisa-Damasane, RBCT chairwoman.

January 24, 2019

Goldman says commodity investors fear future in age of Trump

Political uncertainty means there’s no time like the present when it comes to commodities trading, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

January 24, 2019

Anglo American rides out iron ore hitches in strong 2018

Copper production reached a five-year high, more than offsetting output declines at Minas Rio in Brazil and Kumba in South Africa.