January 24, 2019

Anglo American rides out iron ore hitches in strong 2018

Copper production reached a five-year high, more than offsetting output declines at Minas Rio in Brazil and Kumba in South Africa.

January 23, 2019

New report highlights potential for advanced coal technologies in the US

"The government should be doing more to incentivize the use of advanced coal technologies” - Hal Quinn

January 23, 2019

Loophole lets Norway’s $1 trillion fund boost its coal exposure

Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund has increased its exposure to coal reserves even after imposing restrictions on investing in the fossil fuel according to a report.

January 22, 2019

Miners try to move away from fossil fuels — report

A research report by Wood Mackenzie states that electrification and automation will be a key priority for global mining companies.

January 22, 2019

To meet climate goals, world urged to reuse natural resources

"It is like when you look in your closet on a morning and you only look for pants"

January 21, 2019

China’s coal output hits highest in over 3 years as mines start up

"It is now possible that Shaanxi will implement the strictest-ever regulations on illegal production, which would significantly reduce output in the province for the year," - Wood Mackenzie

January 18, 2019

Record $93B private capital flows into natural resources

But only sliver of funds raised destined for mining and metals

January 18, 2019

Germany’s 2019 hard coal imports seen rising after mining ends

Germany is expected to import 45 million tonnes of hard coal this year, up roughly 1.4 percent from 2018 despite mounting competition from renewable energy.

January 18, 2019

China’s slowdown is miners’ single biggest fear this year — report

Based on answers from 51 senior executives, lawyers White & Case say that trade tensions are the second largest challenge for the mining industry in 2019 and reveal what the…

January 16, 2019

Mining the Americas in 2019 — a forecast

Canada's cobalt sector and Ecuador's budding mining sector for copper and gold will be investment hot spots.