April 7, 2022 Europe’s planned ban on Russian coal has unhappy China precedent European utilities will have to be prepared to pay premiums to draw cargoes from South Africa, the Americas, Australia and Indonesia, writes Clyde Russell.
April 7, 2022 China coal hub approves mega-mine that can produce for 97 years The Baijiahaizi mine, in the key Chinese coal mining hub of Ordos, can produce 15 million tonnes of coal a year.
April 7, 2022 EU countries hunt for global coal stocks as Russian ban looms EU envoys are set to approve on Thursday a ban on Russian coal that would take full effect from mid-August, a month later than initially planned.
April 6, 2022 Amplats CEO says women don’t feel safe in South African mines While the abuse of women is also a societal issue in South Africa, the mining industry must take responsibility for addressing the challenges it faces, Amplats CEO said.
April 6, 2022 Suncor shares go from first to worst in Canada oil-sands boom Analysts say the stock is being weighed down by a checkered operational track record compared with its rivals.
April 6, 2022 Fortescue makes foray into green-bond market Proceeds from the iron ore giant's debut sale of green bonds will be used to finance or refinance new or existing eligible green projects.
April 6, 2022 Amplats CEO says carmakers looking for palladium after Russia sanctions Palladium users with no existing contracts with the company have contacted it about potential alternative sources of the metal.
April 6, 2022 Indonesia, Australia face limits in coal exports to Europe ahead of Russian ban The EU depends on Russia for around 45% of its coal imports.
April 6, 2022 British firm plans to invest $100 million in Zambia mine expansion Moxico Resources plans to invest $100 million to expand its majority-owned Mimbula copper mine.
April 6, 2022 Rusal exports first Guinea bauxite in nearly a month Unlike a number of other Russian companies, Rusal is not the target of sanctions, although its billionaire founder Oleg Deripaska is.
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