July 2, 2021

Unrelenting coal demand poses challenge to climate goals

The dirtiest of fuels countries are racing to phase out is enjoying booming demand.

July 2, 2021

China’s first exchange-traded lithium contract to launch on July 5

China's Wuxi Stainless Steel Exchange said trading in its new lithium contract would begin next week.

July 1, 2021

Brazil iron ore exports hit 9-month high in June

June exports were up 12.2% compared with the same month last year.

June 30, 2021

Gold price to see worst month in over four years

The metal is trading near the lowest since April after the Fed pulled forward its forecasts for interest rate hikes.

June 30, 2021

Anglo coal spinoff surges as global supply curbs lift prices

Thungela has surged as coal climbed to a 13-year high on stronger demand from Asia.

June 30, 2021

CHART: Study predicts over 400% increase in copper, lithium, nickel battery demand

BloombergNEF turns super bullish about metals demand for batteries – ups forecast 35% to 2.7 terawatt hours per year by 2030 as electric cars take off.

June 30, 2021

Strong gold and copper growth forecasts as covid disruptions subside – report

Global gold mine production will grow at the fastest rate in three years in 2021.

June 30, 2021

Steel sector may be saddled with up to $70bn in stranded assets – report

Blast furnaces using coal could become unnecessary or inoperable, resulting in "stranded assets" worth $47 billion to $70 billion, the Global Energy Monitor said.

June 30, 2021

Dalian iron ore price set for seventh straight quarterly gain

China is pausing industrial activity to clear air pollution ahead of the Chinese Communist Party’s 100th anniversary celebration later this week.

June 30, 2021

Orla Mining shares surge on $35 million financing

An unnamed institutional investor participated in the financing, becoming the company's latest accredited shareholder.