Ignore or enforce? Biden’s dilemma on China’s commodity purchases

President Joe Biden inherits a problematic trade deal with China and the unpalatable choices of trying to make Beijing meet its commitments on purchases of US commodities.

Reuters | January 21, 2021 | 10:36 am

Can Biden transform the US energy system?

Biden’s first executive actions to move quickly to tackle climate change have raised questions over the ability of administrations to transform the US energy system.

Reuters | January 21, 2021 | 8:22 am

Sibanye-Stillwater exceeds PGM, gold production guidance

The South African miner saw a positive recovery in the second half of 2020.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 21, 2021 | 6:15 am

Consortium for Battery Innovation calls for boost to climate-friendly technologies

The new chairman of the CBI asked governments and industry to help accelerate the development of advanced battery technologies.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 21, 2021 | 6:10 am

Moody’s says copper price will retreat from January highs

Long term fundamentals of the bellwether metal remain intact however according to new note from debt ratings agency.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 20, 2021 | 2:11 pm

President Biden to boost US mining, green energy metals

Analysts say any slowdown effects in the mining sector will be offset by Biden’s plans to support domestic production of metals used in EVs, solar panels and green technologies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2021 | 10:15 am