US coal miners are ‘sold out’ for 2022
Almost every lump of coal that US miners will dig out of the ground next year has already been sold.
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Vale earnings disappoint with inflation adding to iron slump
While Vale produced more than analysts expected last quarter as part of an ongoing recovery from a 2019 tailings dam disaster, sales lagged production.
Vale to receive binding offers for coal business
Company has decided to divest of its Moatize asset in Mozambique.
Iamgold convoy attacked in Burkina Faso, several missing
The vehicles carrying Iamgold employees came under attack on the road between Dori and Essakane, where the company has its biggest operating mine.
China’s coal prices see biggest weekly fall in over 5 years
Chinese state planner said there was more room to adjust coal prices after its recent investigations into producers.
Glencore expects trading division to beat 2021 guidance
High prices for coal and other commodities are helping miners despite lower production in some cases.
Miners look to carbon capture to move beyond net zero
The global race to carbon neutrality is a double-edged sword for the metals and mining sector, writes Andy Home.
Chile copper output sinks to seven-month low
The country’s production dropped 6.9% in September to 451,128 tonnes on the back of labour disruptions and falling ore grades.
Nickel, cobalt allow for cheaper, more efficient green hydrogen production
A team at Curtin University found that poor-performing iron-sulfur becomes an efficient catalyst for green hydrogen production with added nickel and cobalt.
