August 9, 2022

Goldman analyst calls out ‘deeply disappointing’ energy bets

The ESG industry has focused “too heavily” on blacklisting all fossil fuels, exacerbating an energy crisis that can’t be addressed without embracing natural gas, researcher says.

August 9, 2022

Column: Glencore’s smelter warning galvanizes the zinc price

What looked like a seasonal power price spike when Russia invaded Ukraine has now morphed into structurally higher pricing, writes Andy Home.

August 8, 2022

Visualizing 10 years of global EV sales by country

After remaining fairly flat in 2019, global EV sales grew by 38% in 2020, and then more than doubled in 2021.

August 5, 2022

Europe’s top copper producer looks to cut gas usage in Germany

The Hamburg-based company is looking to switch to alternatives like fuel oil, but is bracing for a potential restriction in gas supply.

August 5, 2022

Aurubis retains annual outlook as quarterly profit surges 24%

The German industry faces an uncertain winter as Russia is cutting its massive gas deliveries to Germany. 

August 5, 2022

Nutrien says potash will remain tight even as Russia ships more

Nutrien has said it will ramp up potash production capability to 18 million tons by 2025, a 40% increase compared to 2020.

August 5, 2022

EV sales expected to surpass 2021’s figures despite supply chain disruptions – report

IDTechEx expects the electric car market to surpass 2021 sales of ~6.4 million, as sales for the first half of the year have already reached 3.5 million.

August 4, 2022

Low Rhine water level to hit output at two German coal plants

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

August 4, 2022

Zinc price highest since March as energy crunch threatens smelters

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

August 4, 2022

Russia becomes India’s third-largest coal supplier

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