The world's biggest coal consumer produced 370.84 million tonnes of the dirty fossil fuel last month.

COP26 sets the tone for 2022 as the energy transition opens the door to unprecedented metals demand.

The policy contains significant exemptions, including for compelling national security concerns, foreign policy considerations or the need to expand energy access in vulnerable areas.

The insurer completed the entire sale of directly-managed equity and fixed income portfolios in October, seven years ahead of its original target.

The energy crunch appears to be largely resolved, and demand for copper has responded in turn, writes Clyde Russell.

China's commodities market had been volatile this year amid the uneven global economic recovery, easing liquidity and speculation.

Higher coal prices will likely mean steeper electricity costs for industrial customers.

The operation is scheduled to ship first cargoes before the end of December and aims to supply an initial 10 million tonnes of thermal coal annually for at least 30 years.