Low Rhine water level to hit output at two German coal plants Germany last month agreed to reactivate its coal-fired power plants or extend their lifespans in response to its worst energy crisis in generations. Reuters | August 4, 2022 | 10:28 am
Capex edges higher in Iamgold’s latest update for Côté gold project in Ontario Total costs to complete construction are estimated at $1.9 billion. Blair McBride | August 4, 2022 | 10:17 am
Mexican president promises non-stop effort to save 10 trapped miners They became trapped on Wednesday after three wells at the coal mine overflowed, causing an inner wall to collapse. Reuters | August 4, 2022 | 10:00 am
Gold price hits one-month high on rising US-China tensions Bullion rose even after Federal Reserve officials pledged the central bank would continue an aggressive fight to cool soaring inflation. Staff Writer | August 4, 2022 | 9:51 am
Which countries produce the most natural gas? Natural gas prices have risen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, exacerbating an already tight supply situation. Visual Capitalist - Elements | August 4, 2022 | 9:36 am
Column: Indonesian tax will shake up the nickel export mix again Government is planning to tax exports of nickel pig ore and ferronickel to stimulate more investment in domestic stainless steel capacity. Reuters | August 4, 2022 | 9:26 am
Copper price rebounds as weaker dollar spurs short-covering Copper has lost nearly 30% since hitting a record high of $10,910 a tonne in March. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 4, 2022 | 9:13 am
Zinc price highest since March as energy crunch threatens smelters Glencore warned that Europe’s energy crisis poses a substantial threat to supply. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 4, 2022 | 8:54 am
Australia knocks back major coal project near Great Barrier Reef Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek said the Central Queensland Coal project could have unacceptable impacts on the world heritage site. Bloomberg News | August 4, 2022 | 8:30 am