July 5, 2021

Indonesia sets coal benchmark price at highest in a decade on Chinese demand

The ministry set the benchmark coal price at $115.35 per tonne in July, higher than the $100.33 per tonne in June.

July 4, 2021

Accelerating energy transition promises big returns – report

Data by the International Renewable Energy Agency show that accelerating energy transitions on a path to climate safety can grow the world’s economy by 2.4%.

July 2, 2021

Global copper smelting eases in June; nickel pig iron jumps

Copper smelting activity slipped in June after a rebound a month earlier as Chinese plants closed for maintenance.

July 2, 2021

Gold price in India swings to premium as easing restrictions lure buyers

Gold in India this week was being sold at a premium for the first time in more than two months.

July 2, 2021

Malaysian news portal ordered to pay damages to Australian miner in defamation case

The ruling comes amid concern among activists about freedom of expression in Malaysia.

July 2, 2021

Unrelenting coal demand poses challenge to climate goals

The dirtiest of fuels countries are racing to phase out is enjoying booming demand.

July 1, 2021

India gives aluminum battery a chance to take on lithium in EVs

Indian Oil Corp., the nation’s largest oil refiner, has teamed up with startup Phinergy Ltd. to develop the Israeli company’s aluminum-air battery.

July 1, 2021

Glencore appoints Paarth Vaish to head its Indian oil gas business

Since November 2018 Vaish has been Glencore's Business Development Manager for Asia.

June 30, 2021

Myanmar army tightens grip on lucrative jade sector

Myanmar produces about 70% of the world's jade, but the industry is plagued by conflict, corruption and environmentally destructive practices.

June 29, 2021

Sumitomo Metal sees global nickel demand for battery use to rise 18% in 2021

Company said demand of nickel used in rechargeable batteries will increase to 228,000 tonnes in 2021 from 193,000 tonnes in 2020.