Germany last month agreed to reactivate its coal-fired power plants or extend their lifespans in response to its worst energy crisis in generations.

Glencore warned that Europe’s energy crisis poses a substantial threat to supply.

Steep discounts offered by Russian suppliers to Indian consumers have incentivized higher buying of thermal coal.

Petropavlovsk went into administration in July after sanctions on Gazprombank, its main lender and the sole buyer of its gold, left it unable to repay loans.

Final tests results indicate a metallurgical recovery of 91% over the life of the open pit gold mine in Nicaragua.

The Ukraine-focussed miner saw a hit from higher costs and lower production volumes as it grappled with inflationary woes and energy prices.

Platinum prices have fallen from a 9-month high of $1,179.81/oz in March to around $900.