November 1, 2022 Dozens of US coal plant closures delayed as green energy shift slows The plants have almost 17 gigawatts of capacity, and some have pushed back their planned closures by as long as five years.
October 31, 2022 Saudi Arabia to auction five new mining exploration licenses in 2023 The government estimates the kingdom's unused mineral resources to be valued at $1.33-trillion.
October 30, 2022 Germany’s biggest union starts warning strikes over wage demands Metals and electronics workers are seeking an 8% wage increase amid soaring inflation.
October 28, 2022 South Africa, Indonesia get $1 billion to close coal plants The allocation of $500 million each to the coal-dependent countries will come in the form of “concessional,” or low cost, finance, the World Bank-affiliated fund said in a statement.
October 28, 2022 Glencore cuts zinc output guidance after production drops 18% in nine months The forecast comes as the Ukraine war, strikes and floods hit production of five commodities mined by the company.
October 27, 2022 Deal with Chinese supplier key for Transnet to haul more coal Transnet has come under fire from exporters of bulk commodities because it can’t supply them with adequate rail capacity at a time when demand is booming.
October 26, 2022 Thailand to rely on coal for power longer amid record gas prices The country has intensified its search for alternative energy sources, ranging from coal to renewables, to cut LNG imports.
October 25, 2022 Europe crisis spurs Botswana $2.5 billion coal-to-liquid revival Botswana is seeking to secure funding partners for a $2.5 billion plant to produce synthetic fuels from coal.
October 25, 2022 Column: China may solve the LME’s Russian copper problem. But at a price India also boosting its imports of Russian crude and coal, with both Asian giants taking advantage of the discounts on offer.
October 25, 2022 Australia flags risks to commodities price projections from Ukraine, China Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the boost to revenues from higher employment and commodity prices was likely to be "temporary".
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
