August 1, 2022

Globally more is being spent on coal than copper mining

New report shows growing disconnect between rhetoric on energy transition, which requires exponential growth in copper mining, and the realities of going green.

July 29, 2022

Glencore flags cash tied up in record trading profits

The world’s biggest commodity trader is expected to report record profits next week, driven by surging thermal coal prices and record trading returns.

July 28, 2022

US coal giants see surging sales as global prices reach records

Peabody Energy, the biggest US coal producer, saw second-quarter sales jump 83% to $1.32 billion.

July 27, 2022

Eskom seeks partners for $71 billion energy transition plan

The state-owned power utility is saddled with 396 billion rand of debt.

July 27, 2022

Tussle over new UK mine embodies fight over coal-related emissions

Campaigners and policymakers for years have opposed the proposal to build the mine in the Cumbrian region of northwest England.

July 27, 2022

Glencore strikes one of Japan’s most expensive ever coal deals

Nippon Steel agreed on an annual supply deal through March with Glencore for power plant coal at $375/t.

July 27, 2022

Glencore sells Yancoal Australia stake in $293m block trade

The sale comes almost a month after Glencore and other shareholders rejected an offer by China's Yankuang Energy to buy the remaining 37.7% of shares in Yancoal.

July 27, 2022

Teck Resources boss to leave after 17 years at top job

Don Lindsay, who will leave by the end of September, led a number of large deals during his time at Teck, but also received criticism from investors over his pay…

July 26, 2022

Two simple charts show why green energy is all about mining

The move away from fossil fuels is a rocky road. Literally.

July 26, 2022

China’s top coal miner boosts first-half investment, production

China Energy Investment boosted coal production by 6.2% to 300 million tonnes.