December 13, 2021 Biden halts federal aid to new fossil fuel projects overseas The policy contains significant exemptions, including for compelling national security concerns, foreign policy considerations or the need to expand energy access in vulnerable areas.
December 7, 2021 AIA sells out of almost $10 billion of coal investments The insurer completed the entire sale of directly-managed equity and fixed income portfolios in October, seven years ahead of its original target.
December 6, 2021 November rebound in China’s key commodity imports may not last The energy crunch appears to be largely resolved, and demand for copper has responded in turn, writes Clyde Russell.
December 5, 2021 China will encourage listing of leading futures firms, to issue futures law China's commodities market had been volatile this year amid the uneven global economic recovery, easing liquidity and speculation.
December 3, 2021 China may raise coal contract prices in 2022 after squeeze Higher coal prices will likely mean steeper electricity costs for industrial customers.
December 2, 2021 Billionaire Adani’s disputed mine shows ditching coal isn’t easy The operation is scheduled to ship first cargoes before the end of December and aims to supply an initial 10 million tonnes of thermal coal annually for at least 30…
December 2, 2021 Glencore boss defends coal business after activist push to exit Gary Nagle said it was in the best interests of both the company and the planet for Glencore to run down the mines over the next 30 years.
December 2, 2021 Energy Department funding experiments to fight methane with plasma, copper The funding, $35 million in total, is being awarded to 12 projects.
December 2, 2021 Glencore widens review of assets, eyes acquisitions Company has 10 sales processes underway across its portfolio and 15 further assets under review.
December 1, 2021 Bosnia miners end 9-day protest after clinching wage, pension deal The miners halted work last week in support of colleagues who were protesting in the capital Sarajevo against what they said were violations of work and pay regulations.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
