US coal prices climb past $200 as global energy crunch boosts demand

Coal remains a leading fuel in US power plants, and the soaring prices will ratchet up pressure on US homes already struggling with record-high electricity bills.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2022 | 8:38 am

Sibanye-Stillwater raises stake in Finland’s Keliber

Keliber aims to be the first fully-integrated lithium producer in Europe, targeting first production in 2024.

Reuters | October 3, 2022 | 8:05 am

Gold price extends rally as Treasury yields retreat continues

Bullion kept its momentum going and extended its first weekly gain in three.

Staff Writer | October 3, 2022 | 7:58 am

EV makers must partner with miners to secure key metals

Lithium demand is forecast to almost triple by mid-decade from last year’s level, BloombergNEF said in a July report.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2022 | 7:45 am

Column: Iron ore navigates choppy seas amid some positive China signs

Iron ore is managing to steer a fairly straight course despite the headwinds and crosswinds being thrown about by both the Chinese and global economies, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | October 3, 2022 | 7:28 am

India’s platinum imports jump to a record high as gold refiners take advantage of tax change

Refiners imported a large amount of gold containing platinum but registered the purchases with customs as a platinum alloy to avoid paying higher duties.

Reuters | October 3, 2022 | 7:21 am