August 26, 2016

Which countries are damaged most by low oil prices?

This week's chart looks at costs per barrel, exports, and total oil production.

August 26, 2016

Whether Clinton or Trump wins the election, US coal’s future is dark

Whether Clinton or Trump wins the US election, the coal sector will continue its decline, but steel may improve with a Democrat win.

August 26, 2016

Striking Bolivian miners lift roadblock after killing country’s deputy minister

Rodolfo Illanes (56) was kidnapped Thursday, tortured and beaten to death according to officials.

August 25, 2016

Mining has nothing to fear from Fed rate hikes

Study shows commodities have been the best performing asset class during Fed rating hike cycles since 1983 with average returns for industrial metals 44%

August 25, 2016

Pan Orient Energy’s exploration drilling set to commence Q4/16

Pan Orient Energy's strong balance sheet puts it in position to begin drilling at East Jabung in Indonesia at the end of this year.

August 25, 2016

South32 posts $1.6bn loss but pays maiden dividend

The miner continues to look for new assets, including Anglo American’s 40% stake in their manganese joint venture — Samancor.

August 25, 2016

Sibanye logs steep rise in half-year profit, mulls platinum mines future

The miner said it was is currently assessing the operational and financial situation of its platinum division, which may require "remedial action".

August 24, 2016

OPEC’s output freeze: What has changed since Doha?

It's possible that OPEC is crying wolf with hints of an output freeze next month in Algiers; but it's also possible that they are ramping up production to take the…

August 24, 2016

Glencore posts worst half-yearly profit since listing in London

Despite a rebound in commodity prices and successful costs cuts, Glencore remained in the red in the six months to end-June.

August 24, 2016

More companies confirm departure from coal lobby group ACCCE

Two more coal companies have confirmed their departure from the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) this month.