China power crunch slams factories as coal lobby warns woes could stay until winter

Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund has increased its exposure to coal reserves even after imposing restrictions on investing in the fossil fuel according to a report.

A research report by Wood Mackenzie states that electrification and automation will be a key priority for global mining companies.

"It is like when you look in your closet on a morning and you only look for pants"

"It is now possible that Shaanxi will implement the strictest-ever regulations on illegal production, which would significantly reduce output in the province for the year," - Wood Mackenzie

But only sliver of funds raised destined for mining and metals

Germany is expected to import 45 million tonnes of hard coal this year, up roughly 1.4 percent from 2018 despite mounting competition from renewable energy.

Based on answers from 51 senior executives, lawyers White & Case say that trade tensions are the second largest challenge for the mining industry in 2019 and reveal what the underlying full-picture looks like.

Canada's cobalt sector and Ecuador's budding mining sector for copper and gold will be investment hot spots.

Coal prices in Shenmu and Fugu have increased by RMB10-50/t since the accident.