Push to liquidate Murray will close coal mines, union says "Liquidation plays to the benefit of all the competitors in the region," United Mine Workers of America president said. Bloomberg News | May 4, 2020 | 6:48 am
Iran hauls gold bars out of Venezuela’s almost-empty vaults Government officials piled some 9 tonnes of gold -- an amount equal to about $500 million -- on Tehran-bound jets this month. Bloomberg News | May 1, 2020 | 10:45 am
Coal demand set for biggest annual drop since World War II Global coal demand is estimated to fall by 8%. Bloomberg News | May 1, 2020 | 10:23 am
Hedge fund pushes Teck to abandon oil, replace CEO Tribeca Investment Partners said changes would improve Teck’s environmental credentials. Bloomberg News | April 30, 2020 | 10:25 am
Glencore joins mining industry’s rush to cut spending Swiss miner and trader reduces capital expenses by $1 billion, outlines production impact of covid-19. Bloomberg News | April 30, 2020 | 8:21 am
Eskom shuts power plant after warning ash dam may collapse The closure adds to the environmental challenges faced by the company, which produces almost all of South Africa’s power. Bloomberg News | April 29, 2020 | 3:21 pm
Oil surges on biggest jump in US gas demand in 11 months A glimmer of hope that consumption could gradually return as major producers continue to cut output to counter a global glut. Bloomberg News | April 29, 2020 | 9:45 am
World’s deepest gold mines on a ‘cliff’ as virus cuts output The pandemic jeopardizes the future of SA's 134-year-old industry that once employed more than half a million workers on the world’s biggest gold field. Bloomberg News | April 29, 2020 | 8:42 am
Surging profits seen as no safety net for winning gold stocks Short-term production disruptions could hurt gold miners’ near-term financial results. Bloomberg News | April 28, 2020 | 2:08 pm
In global electricity slump, coal is the big loser In the US, coal’s share of power generation has dropped more than 5 percentage points since February. Bloomberg News | April 27, 2020 | 4:47 pm
Canada’s miners struggle with covid-19 challenges The sector often operates in rural or remote areas and workers live in close quarters, adding to the risks. Bloomberg News | April 27, 2020 | 11:22 am
Gold buyers are forking over lofty $135 premiums for US coins Gold coin premiums tracked by Certified Coin Exchange are at the highest levels in six years. Bloomberg News | April 27, 2020 | 8:14 am