October 12, 2021 China coal imports surge, prices hit record as floods add to energy woes China has been grappling with a growing energy crisis brought on by shortages and record high prices for the fuel.
October 12, 2021 Glencore sells Bolivian zinc assets to Santa Cruz Silver for $110 million Glencore's Bolivian zinc assets include a 100% stake in Sinchi Wayra SA, which owns the Reserva, Tres Amigos and Colquechaquita mines.
October 12, 2021 Gold price can’t rise on weak payrolls The focus on the upcoming tightening cycle creates downward pressure on gold prices, which counterweighs worries about the labor market or inflation.
October 12, 2021 Trafigura’s Puma Energy said to weigh sale of $1.5 billion Infra assets Puma Energy has been unprofitable for years following a debt-fueled acquisition spree.
October 12, 2021 US coal use is rebounding under Biden like it never did with Trump Donald Trump vowed to revive the coal industry, but it’s President Joe Biden who’s seeing a big comeback of the dirtiest fossil fuel.
October 12, 2021 Gold steadies as traders weigh elevated inflation, growth risks Focus will turn to the US on Wednesday, where consumer price index data are expected to show price pressures remained elevated last month.
October 12, 2021 Rare earths sector at risk of more substitution if prices spike Demand for rare earth permanent magnets is due to soar as governments and companies step up efforts to cut carbon emissions.
October 12, 2021 Saudi mining plan gets $3 billion EV boost from Australian firm EV Metals Group Plc’s spending will be on building plants to process minerals including lithium and nickel, and later expand into exploring.
October 12, 2021 Physical coal prices in China surge on nationwide shortage Beijing is urging domestic mines to ramp up production even as it tries to strike a balance between energy security and its carbon neutral goals.
October 12, 2021 Freeport Indonesia breaks ground on $3 billion copper smelter The facility in Indonesia will have capacity of 1.7 million tonnes of copper concentrate and is expected to start operations in late 2023 or early 2024.
Capstone Copper’s Chilean workers ready to strike if mediation fails The 645-member union rejected a contract offer in mid-December. December 24, 2025 | 12:12 pm
