Fertilizer prices rocket to all-time high on tightening supplies Crop-nutrient prices have been soaring as an energy pinch in Europe makes natural gas, the main feedstock for most nitrogen fertilizer, more costly. Bloomberg News | November 12, 2021 | 11:44 am
China coal’s last hurrah comes too late for old mining towns Despite an unexpected energy crunch that left authorities scrambling to guarantee coal supplies over the winter, it is still mostly business as usual for Henan's old mining regions. Bloomberg News | November 11, 2021 | 3:08 pm
Coal mines seen belching worst Australia methane cloud this year The October 17 plume was observed over the Bowen Basin in Queensland state and had an estimated emissions rate of 76 metric tons of methane an hour. Bloomberg News | November 11, 2021 | 2:26 pm
China resists COP26 push to end coal as energy security prevails Energy security concerns will keep China from supporting the proposal on coal, Bloomberg sources say. Bloomberg News | November 11, 2021 | 11:34 am
Gold back in vogue with bulls loving faster inflation again Gold’s recent rally shows that the market doesn’t expect the Fed to do much more to tackle inflation right now. Bloomberg News | November 11, 2021 | 9:39 am
After copper chaos, LME mulls rules to keep from running out of metal The London Metal Exchange is considering whether it should sometimes block traders from withdrawing inventory from its warehouses. Bloomberg News | November 10, 2021 | 3:16 pm
Mining tycoon races to build world’s first ammonia-fueled cargo ship Andrew Forrest said he aims to create the world’s first ammonia-powered ship before the end of next year. Bloomberg News | November 10, 2021 | 11:55 am
Vedanta unit sees global sustainability focus boosting zinc use The company expects refined zinc and lead production of 980,000 to 990,000 tonnes this fiscal year. Bloomberg News | November 10, 2021 | 10:42 am
King sinks Impala plan to create world’s no. 1 platinum firm The investment arm of the Bafokeng nation switched sides at the last minute to back a bid for its stake in RBPlat from Northam. Bloomberg News | November 10, 2021 | 10:33 am
Lithium rush has 57 firms sniffing around Chilean contracts While the bidding process is still in an initial phase, authorities expect to have news on the contracts later this year. Bloomberg News | November 10, 2021 | 9:43 am
Northam’s swoop for RBPlat stake scuppers Implats approach Northam Platinum Holdings plans to spend about $1.13 billion to become the top shareholder in Royal Bafokeng. Bloomberg News | November 9, 2021 | 2:56 pm
The race to produce higher performing batteries Not only are companies trying to improve performance, they also are trying to make batteries safer and with a lower price tag. Bloomberg News | November 9, 2021 | 10:22 am