January 13, 2025

Column: Structural shifts or price moves? China’s bifurcated commodity imports

China's imports of major commodities in 2024 presented a mixed bag, with record volumes of iron ore, coal and natural gas, but weakness in crude oil.

January 10, 2025

Ukraine’s steel output up but fighting threatens coking coal supply

Ukraine's steel output rose by 21.6% in 2024.

January 10, 2025

Indonesia’s coal production hits record as energy needs rise

Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of coal and relies on it for the majority of its power needs.

January 9, 2025

India to sign mining pact with Mongolia soon, govt source says

Companies such as Adani, Hindalco and Vedanta have expressed an interest in sourcing copper from Mongolia.

January 8, 2025

Indian steel titan’s coal deal frozen amid Mozambique legal row

JSW Steel agreed in May to buy Minas de Revuboè, but the Mozambican government revoked the mine lease before a deal could be completed.

January 7, 2025

British Columbia’s EAB upholds $97k fine against Teck Coal for workplace injury

Teck Coal was found to have contravened the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in the province.

December 26, 2024

India sets six-month import cap on key steelmaking ingredient met coke

India will impose restrictions on the import of low-ash metallurgical coke.

December 24, 2024

Solar, EVs and a big exit from coal: 2024’s good climate news

Solar capacity around the world was rolled out at a record pace, as bargain panel prices helped countries deploy cleaner energy.

December 22, 2024

Alberta to introduce ‘modern’ coal policy, including ban on new open-pit projects

The new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced coal projects" such as the controversial Grassy Mountain mine.

December 19, 2024

Column: Where will Trump and China drive commodities in 2025?

With no predictable mold for how this will work, the only certainties will likely be volatility and numerous factors working in opposing directions.