Glencore boss says pandemic could delay his departure

Harvesting the power of the sun has been a human endeavor since the beginning of civilization.

Despite a spike in coal prices last year and promises of better times ahead for the sector by President-elect Donald Trump, the US coal industry will face further hardship this year, a new report argues.

Polling of 1,991 registered US voters show they want the local mining industry to generate jobs, help the economy.

The amicable divorce ends a six-year-old exploration joint venture originally set to find copper deposits in China.

Companies claim land transfer is de facto expropriation without consultation.

For companies servicing the mining sector, project opportunities have declined significantly in the past few years.

The Obama administration has called for a broad array of reforms to its coal-leasing program, including royalty rates increases.

Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu said he “didn’t believe” the government needed to authorize changes in ownership in that or any project.

Private capital funds raised $2.1 billion for mining and metals investment in 2016 – this year 13 funds are targeting $10 billion says new study.