Opinion: China’s March commodity imports were subdued, more softness ahead t's likely that the determination of the authorities to stamp out covid-19 will lead to ongoing lockdowns and economic disruption in coming weeks, writes Clyde Russell. Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 8:26 am
Vanishing LME shadow stocks add to metals market turmoil Exchange stocks of aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin, and zinc haven't been this low since the last century, writes Andy Home. Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 8:13 am
Petropavlovsk weighs sale of business after Russia sanctions The company has appointed advisers AlixPartners UK to help the board explore options. Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 7:23 am
Transnet declares force majeure on coal contracts, Thungela says Thungela said Transnet "expressed a desire" to terminate its long-term transportation agreements with coal exporters. Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 7:12 am
Barrick’s first-quarter output hurt by Nevada gold mines Company first-quarter production fell 17.7% from the previous three months. Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 7:08 am
Rio Tinto exits state mining lobby amid climate rift Rio has left the Queensland Resources Council after the mining lobby group raised concerns on the company's coal expansion plans. Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 3:40 am
Indonesia aims to set up coal levy agency by June Indonesia banned coal exports in January and set stricter rules for the domestic sales requirement. Reuters | April 13, 2022 | 8:58 am
Polymetal postpones dividend decision amid sanctions on Russia The company had on March 2 proposed a final dividend of $0.52 a share, or $246-million in total. Reuters | April 13, 2022 | 8:52 am
Uganda seeks investors to revive copper mine The Kilembe mine is estimated to contain about four-million tonnes of ore. Reuters | April 13, 2022 | 8:45 am
‘Black swan’ LME nickel chaos shows regulators still missing market risks Last month's chaos in London Metal Exchange has shone a light on the failure of a core reform from the global financial crisis. Reuters | April 13, 2022 | 8:33 am
India allows state utilities to sell 25% allocated coal to other producers India is likely to face more power cuts this year as utilities' coal inventories are at the lowest pre-summer levels in at least nine years. Reuters | April 13, 2022 | 8:24 am
Polish mining equipment maker Famur to focus on ‘green’ sector Company wants to explore new business areas including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cogeneration, electromobility and smart grids. Reuters | April 12, 2022 | 7:18 am