Trump’s biggest move to end the ‘war on coal’ won’t rescue the industry
The U.S. is experiencing “a wave of coal retirements -- and we don’t think we’re near the end of it.”
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Don’t be in a rush to do business in world’s top cobalt producer
The largest and one of the least-developed nations in sub-Saharan Africa, Congo relies entirely on mining for its exports.
Virginia uranium-mining ban upheld by US Supreme Court
The property, about 30 miles north of the North Carolina border in Pittsylvania County, was once owned by Thomas Jefferson.
Congo state miner’s high-flying chief has his wings clipped
The head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s state mining company will no longer exercise control over the business, despite being reappointed to the post last month.
No more daytime drinking for metals traders as LME bans alcohol
The LME and many member firms have sought to clean up the industry’s reputation.
Thousands evacuated after floods hit Indonesia’s nickel region
Heavy rainfall may continue to lash Southeast Sulawesi and many other provinces until Saturday.
World’s top platinum miners brace for ‘substantial’ wage demands
“Companies are performing well and we are confident they can accommodate our demands”
Iron ore, gold surge propel South African miners to 11-year high
The twin tailwinds of rallying iron-ore prices and gold’s haven appeal have driven South African mining stocks to an almost 11-year high.
Pot is taking the spotlight away from lithium and threatening the EV boom
Lithium miners are seeing investor interest go up in smoke.
Red Kite’s Mr. Copper backs new metals fund as partners exit
In its heyday during the commodities supercycle of the early 2000s, Red Kite managed about $3.5 billion and was responsible for supplying about 15% of the copper China was consuming.
Gold driven to higher ground as investors weigh trade war, Fed
Gold is back in vogue as trade-war risks fester and financial markets look ahead to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
Romania offers rare earths to enter lucrative battery market
Romania is re-opening mines for rare Earth minerals to lure investments in electric battery plants, joining a Europe-wide initiative that aims for a bigger share of the global market.