Commodities have lost 20% since June’s peak amid recession fears
Hedge-fund managers recently slashed bets on higher commodity prices to the lowest in almost two years.
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Column: LME nickel chaos chills metals trading activity
Fears of a recession are currently generating a much broader investor exodus from the commodity sector, writes Andy Home.
S.Africa’s Transnet issues veiled threat to coal exporters
Transnet announced it had lifted force majeure on nine coal exporting parties that had agreed to amend transportation contracts but voiced frustration at not being able to reach a deal with other miners.
UK coal mine decision delayed as politics intervenes
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation today and said he would continue to serve in post until his party selects a new leader.
Centamin shares jump on potential Sukari gold mine extensions
Exploration campaign has allowed Centamin to identify a possible satellite open pit and underground extensions to Sukari.
Researchers develop new drilling fluid technology advancing mineral exploration
Research team at the Western Australian School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical developed the new technology as part of research toward automating fluid monitoring and handling in the drilling industry.
New 3D geological model expected to help guide exploration of rare earth elements
The model targets alkaline igneous systems, which host many of the world's REE deposits.
Political changes boost risk for miners in Latin America
Demands for higher revenues from companies, tougher environmental rules and changes to laws have deepened risks across Latin America, index shows.
Tycoon whose bet broke the nickel market walks away a billionaire
The man nicknamed ‘Big Shot’ is poised to walk away from the 2022 nickel fiasco with his company, Tsingshan Holding Group, intact and even expanding.
