December 18, 2017 Vale says won’t pay bonuses to striking Mozambique mine workers The global miner said on Monday it would not pay bonuses demanded by its workers in what it called an illegal strike at the Moatize coal plant in Mozambique.
December 18, 2017 Supply cuts a ‘step change’ for uranium price New report upgrades outlook for uranium sector after two top producers remove a combined 15% of U3O8 from the global market in 2018.
December 18, 2017 Iron ore, coking coal prices are soaring Iron ore price jumps 5.2%, coking coal rises to levels last seen during cyclone Debbie as Chinese mills restock.
December 18, 2017 Satellites are reshaping how traders track earthly commodities Companies like Ursa Space Systems Inc. are using satellites to try to shed light on tightly held secrets in the commodity trading world.
December 18, 2017 Coal’s fading crown to get Indian polish as demand stagnates Coal may have fallen out of favor in North America and Europe, but India and other Asian nations ensure the dirtiest fossil fuel continues as energy supply.
December 17, 2017 Newcastle: world’s biggest coal export port announces shift away from coal Newcastle, the world’s largest coal export port, must “urgently” diversify its traffic, the port’s incoming chairman has said, warning that the “long-term outlook for coal is a threat to the…
December 17, 2017 A real Downer: Adani to go it alone on Carmichael Indian conglomerate cancels $2.6-billion contract with Downer Group.
December 15, 2017 CHART: High flying metals to fall back to earth in 2018 Panel of investment banks and research houses forecast declines in copper, zinc, lead and palladium prices in 2018.
December 15, 2017 Coal into bitcoin? Dirty secret of 2017’s hottest market Creation of digital bitcoins by computer networks has real-world consequences in form of massive energy use, including fuels that cause most pollution.
December 15, 2017 Vale workers in Mozambique down tools at Moatize mine over bonus pay Workers at Vale's Mozambique Moatize coal mine downed tools on Friday in a dispute over bonus payments, paralysing work at the plant.
Gold price sets new record near $4,500, silver price touches $70 Gold has now gained more than 70% this year and is on track for its best annual performance since 1979. December 23, 2025 | 07:16 am