Volkswagen crashes platinum price
World's largest automaker would actually need to buy more platinum to scrub emissions, but for now investors believe the scandal will hurt the whole sector.
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World Coal Association calls for Climate Week to recognize role of all low emission technologies
The World Coal Association (WCA) has called on participants at Climate Week to recognise the role of all low emission technologies in reducing global CO2 emissions.
Copper leads fall in metal prices on China worries
So far, copper prices have failed to react significantly to news of supply disruptions, remaining more responsive to news from China, the world’s largest consumer.
Main water source for Canada’s oil sands may run dry — study
A team of scientists is warning that current level of water used by oil sands producers may not be sustainable.
Glencore drops to lowest ever on China-triggered mining stocks massacre
Worries over China's growth and its impact on commodity prices prompted broker downgrades for some of the industry’s biggest names.
Jeb Handwerger predicts new wave of lithium and graphite winners in wake of Tesla deal
In this interview with The Energy Report, he singles out the unloved companies that could become media darlings in the coming boom in energy metals, uranium and—eventually—oil sectors.
12 stunning visualizations of gold show its rarity
This series of 12 incredible visualizations in 3D show the world's gold in bullion bars - putting everything in perspective.
This is the scariest mining chart you’ll see today
We're only halfway into mining bear market says new report.
De Beers: Diamond sales growth to end this year
Increase in rough diamond supply through 2020 forecast as two major mines enter production next year says new report by diamond giant.
