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China to reach target in cutting coal overcapacity by year-end

The world’s biggest coal producer expects to reach targets for cutting unneeded capacity by the end of 2016, which is earlier than planned.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2016 | 5:43 am

Precious metals, nickel, zinc likely to outperform over next 2 years — analysts

The commodity research teams at Macquarie and Barclays, however, are not as optimistic when it comes to potash, aluminum and steel.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2016 | 6:30 am

Market volatility means cash is king for mining and metals companies

Cash optimization, capital access and productivity top EY’s 2016-17 business risks.

Ernst & Young | September 29, 2016 | 11:50 am

Australia’s biggest underground mine halts production

The power outage was the product of strong winds and heavy rain caused by what has been called “the most extreme weather system” that has hit the area in decades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2016 | 9:23 am

Namibia’s new uranium mine to triple country’s output by 2017

The country is poised to becoming the world’s third largest producer of the commodity, as the massive Husab mine begins production in October.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2016 | 8:50 am

No rapid rebound for African mining

Despite continued investment in copper assets on the continent from China and India hunting for coal mines.

Frik Els | September 29, 2016 | 6:00 am

Plans to recover U3O8 from tailings ponds help boost price target for energy fuels

Dundee Capital Markets increased its target price for Energy Fuels after the company unveiled updated plans to position itself as the premier uranium producer in the U.S., including a scheme to recover U3O8 from tailings ponds at its White Mesa Mill facility.

The Energy Report | September 23, 2016 | 11:35 am