September 27, 2021

South Africa miners back gradual move away from coal-fired power

About 60% of the country’s $302 billion economy is reliant on energy produced from coal.

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.