January 5, 2018 China aims to supersize coal sector through mergers China plans to create several "super-large" coal mining companies by the end of 2020 as nation ramps up years of efforts to streamline the fragmented sector.
January 3, 2018 Suncor, Teck buy part of Total stake in Canada oil sands mine Suncor Energy and Teck Resources Ltd have taken higher stakes in Fort Hills oil sands mine from partner Total SA, resolving a dispute over building costs.
January 3, 2018 Blue skies, green cars and a year of revolution for industrial metals: Andy Home Arrival of new Silicon Valley players like Tesla and Apple to old world of metals serves to reinforce focus on environmentally clean, ethical supply chains.
January 2, 2018 Glencore sells Australian coal mine to Gupta’s GFG Alliance Glencore agreed to sell one of two Australian coal mines it put up for sale last year to British industrialist Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance.
January 2, 2018 Mickey Fulp – tax loss selling, base metals, and precious metals Fulp shares how to be selective in buying particular issuers within specific date range that have produced fairly consistent returns ranging from 10% to 50%!
January 1, 2018 Moroccans continue to protest against the “mines of death” Protesters met with authorities but no agreements were reached, so rallies are set to continue.
January 1, 2018 India’s Singareni Collieries wants to produce 85 million tonnes of coal per year The state-owned company plans to open up 12 new mines.
January 1, 2018 Russia’s Mechel says has enough creditor support for restructure of $1bn loan The company, which is controlled by businessman Igor Zyuzin and came close to bankruptcy last year, circulated the final draft of a restructuring proposal among its creditors.
December 29, 2017 The one sector you want to own in 2018 (and 3 sectors to avoid) In this post I will lay out which sector I believe will do well against a backdrop of rising inflation and rising bond yields (including offering some stock picks), and…
December 29, 2017 Oil tops $60 at close of year Oil prices are set to close out the year up more than 11 percent, hitting their highest level since 2015. However, the road to higher prices was rocky.
Portugal keen to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2026 With 60,000 tonnes of reserves, Portugal is Europe's top lithium producer. January 13, 2026 | 10:04 am
