July 12, 2022 Fossil fuel deals aren’t worth it for banks, climate group says For 22 leading global banks, the multi-million dollar revenues from arranging bond sales for coal, oil and gas companies pale in comparison to the climate impact of their emissions profile.
July 12, 2022 China’s imports of key commodities set to make a patchy recovery on growing mobility Among metals, copper imports are expected to post a modest pickup even though demand remains sluggish.
July 8, 2022 Top 50 mining stocks lose $600bn in market value from peak After a brutal second quarter, investors in the world’s 50 biggest mining companies are in full retreat as metal prices slump and uncertainty grips the sector.
July 8, 2022 Giant new power plants undermine South Africa’s emissions pledge The 4,800MW Kusile plant and the almost identical Medupi facility will be key to meeting its demand for energy.
July 8, 2022 Dirty coal is keeping South Africa’s inflation in check South Africa’s reliance on coal to generate most of its power makes it an environmental pariah but it’s also helping keep inflation in check.
July 7, 2022 S.Africa’s Transnet issues veiled threat to coal exporters Transnet announced it had lifted force majeure on nine coal exporting parties that had agreed to amend transportation contracts but voiced frustration at not being able to reach a deal…
July 7, 2022 UK coal mine decision delayed as politics intervenes British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation today and said he would continue to serve in post until his party selects a new leader.
July 6, 2022 Key South African trade route blocked as fuel costs surge An average 1,500 trucks mainly exporting chrome and coal travel to Maputo’s port along the highway daily.
July 6, 2022 UK leaves door open for coal comeback in bid to keep lights on The UK is set to water down one of its key climate change policies as it battles soaring energy prices.
July 6, 2022 Researchers call for science-based policies given impacts of mining on salmon, trout Scientists comprehensively link, for the first time, mining policy to the current understanding of watershed ecology and salmonid biology.
US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal The US and China still haven’t reached an agreement on key details of how Beijing will free up sales of rare earths. December 24, 2025 | 07:45 am
