Column: China’s easing of Australian coal ban is symbolic, not market-shifting
One of the questions is whether Australian coal miners can compete on price with Russian thermal supplies.
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Column: New fund friends will find lead in unusually lively mood
Lead has just joined the commodity A-list, bringing a new set of players.
North America’s top mining CEOs anticipate turbulent year ahead
"I don’t think anywhere is perfectly safe to invest right now," said Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow.
India’s foray into the EV battery market lacks some key ingredients
The government has unveiled incentives of at least $3.4 billion to expedite its lagging adoption of EVs.
Australia lays out plan to make biggest polluters slash emissions
Government proposed to make the country's biggest polluters slash emissions by 30% over the next seven years.
Zambia extends electricity rationing to mining firms
Hydropower contributes to more than 75% of Zambia's electricity generation.
Vale evaluates offers for $2.5 billion base metals unit
Vale Base Metals, to be based in the UK, will have nickel mines in Canada and Indonesia, copper mines in Brazil, and interests in cobalt and platinum group metals.
Europe needs to invest over €300 billion in the next two years to reach climate goals — study
Researchers say the most dramatic increase in the need for investment is in power generation from renewable energies.
First Quantum to appeal Panama order to halt giant copper mine
The Vancouver-based miner and Panama have been negotiating new tax terms on a mine that accounts for about 1.5% of global copper output.
