December 14, 2021 China coal output hits record in Nov to ensure winter supply The world's biggest coal consumer produced 370.84 million tonnes of the dirty fossil fuel last month.
December 13, 2021 Decarbonization plays the metals fiddle in 2022 COP26 sets the tone for 2022 as the energy transition opens the door to unprecedented metals demand.
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.
US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals Ending US reliance on the minerals has been a top priority for Washington since last year, when Beijing imposed export restrictions on rare earths. January 15, 2026 | 04:05 pm
