April 29, 2024 Harum Energy eyes nickel assets as it shifts focus from coal The firm has bought stakes in three nickel processing plants, and is weighing an initial public offering of the unit.
April 28, 2024 Researchers publish disaster risk monitoring protocol for multi-coal seam mining When unstable, coal pillars from multi-coal seams mining pose significant risks during both the production and closure stages.
April 25, 2024 Anglo’s stumbles have made it prey for mining’s biggest predator The company’s reputation is in tatters after a series of missteps sent its value plunging by half. And now industry heavyweight BHP is moving in.
April 25, 2024 Teck copper output shoots up on QB mine, profit disappoints Canada’s largest diversified miner saw its copper production jump by 74% in the first three months of the year.
April 24, 2024 Anglo American confirms non-binding offer from BHP The proposal comprises an all-share offer for Anglo American by BHP.
April 24, 2024 BHP targets Anglo American in bid valued at $39 billion Takeover would represent the first mega deal among the world’s biggest diversified miners in over a decade.
April 24, 2024 Pressure on gas and LNG prices to help switch from coal, says JP Morgan The sharp growth in gas supply and the drop in prices could lead to a rapid conversion from coal to gas, the bank said.
April 24, 2024 China coal prices have bottomed, will surpass 2023 highs, industry group says Demand for the fuel has been hit by a slowdown in the cement industry.
April 23, 2024 China loses appetite for Russian coal as import costs rise Russian exports plunged 22% in the first quarter after Beijing imposed a tax regime that favors some of Russia’s rivals.
April 23, 2024 Coal trains also carry respiratory diseases to communities on their way – study Trains carrying loads of coal bring with them higher rates of asthma, heart disease, hospitalization and death for residents living nearest the rail lines.
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
