September 27, 2021 EXPLAINER: What is behind China’s power crunch? China is in the grip of a power crunch as a shortage of coal supplies, toughening emissions standards and strong demand from manufacturers and industry have pushed coal prices to…
September 23, 2021 Russell: China goes after low-hanging coal fruit, the real challenge is at home President Xi Jinping’s promise to end China’s financing of overseas coal-fired power plants should be seen as a first step rather than a major effort to mitigate climate change.
September 23, 2021 Russia sets new MET tax for metals firms, drops idea of new profit tax The concept will be revised and will not be introduced at least until 2023.
September 22, 2021 Analysts raise target prices on Teck after investor day The company confirmed first production at QB2 is expected in the second half of 2022.
September 22, 2021 China vows to end funding for overseas coal power plants China has been under the pressure from the US and other G-7 nations to halt its overseas support of coal power plants.
September 21, 2021 Russia considers profit tax on companies to stimulate investment at home The proposal was being considered only for a very small number of companies.
September 21, 2021 Teck Resources cuts zinc output forecast on British Columbia fires impact It also lowered its third-quarter sales outlook for contained zinc from its Red Dog operations in northwest Alaska.
September 21, 2021 Mountaintop coal mining threatens Appalachian biodiversity New research shows that streams from heavily mined watersheds in the Appalachian mountains harbour 40% fewer species than streams with cleaner water.
September 20, 2021 South African coal miner Exxaro plans move into green metals Company is turning its attention to minerals such as copper and manganese.
September 20, 2021 Poland faces 500,000 euro daily fine for ignoring coal mine ban Poland and the Czech Republic have been locked in talks for months to resolve the row over the Turow mine.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
