September 8, 2015 INFOGRAPHIC: Most Assets Hurting, but one stock market has bucked the trend Deutsche Bank recently provided a graphical snapshot that covers the returns of a wide span of assets both YTD and since the mid-August meltdown.
September 8, 2015 Judicial battlefront: Environmentalists look to the air to keep coal underground Though the on-the-ground efforts of groups like the Sierra Club have played a major role in tripping up coal companies actively mining or seeking new areas to mine, environmentalists' air…
September 8, 2015 South African president to broker talks on mining job cuts Mining employs about 440,000 in South Africa and makes up more than half of its exports.
September 7, 2015 Campaign to save Australia’s coal sector heavily mocked in social media The PR campaign praising the “endless possibilities” of coal in providing “light and jobs” has triggered a massive reaction among social media users.
September 7, 2015 Glencore fights back — to slash debt by $10bn, halt copper mines in Africa Mounting pressure from investors has forced the firm to come up with a $10 billion package of debt-reduction measures.
September 6, 2015 India’s Modi Tells Coal Power Plants to Subsidize Solar Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has ordered some of India’s oldest coal-fired power plants to help make solar farms more competitive
September 4, 2015 World’s top 5 miners lose $540 BILLION market worth CHART: The commodity slump has slashed major miners' market valuations to 60–88% below 2011 highs.
September 4, 2015 Glencore’s just had one of its worst weeks ever — shares down 22 pct The company, already the worst performer in the FTSE 100 index in 2015, has lost almost 60% of its value since the beginning of the year.
September 3, 2015 Western Australia premier calls end of mining downturn Premier Colin Barnett says the mining downturn has bottomed but warns the next 12 months will be risky for minerals companies.
September 1, 2015 China factory data roils copper stocks – Freeport falls 9% Billions wiped from mining sector as Chinese manufacturing activity contracts to a six-and-half year low.
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. January 18, 2026 | 06:47 am
