US and Canada discuss supply of rare earths as China dominates

A joint action plan being drafted by senior officials in the two countries will be presented to the political party that forms the next government after the Oct. 21 election.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2019 | 8:32 am

India considers extending green permits for mines up for auctions

Winning bidders of mines whose leases expire by March 2020 would be able to start operations without delay if the mine has valid environmental and forest approvals.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2019 | 4:44 am

RWE targets climate neutrality by 2040 as sun sets on coal

Plan fits with Germany’s 2038 goal to exit coal-fired power generation.

Bloomberg News | September 30, 2019 | 6:18 am

Australia trims outlook for commodities peak as prices weaken

Weaker raw materials prices and waning demand have trimmed the forecast high.

Bloomberg News | September 29, 2019 | 11:32 am

Ferrexpo says Ukrainian court rules 2002 share deal invalid

Ferrexpo shares tumble after CEO suspected of embezzlement

Authorities suspect the company’s billionaire chief Kostyantin Zhevago has been engaged in money laundering and the embezzling of funds from a bank he formerly owned.

Bloomberg News | September 28, 2019 | 10:08 pm

Less than shiny: De Beers recent sale the lowest this year

De Beers keeps special terms in place for another diamond sale

De Beers is continuing its policy of offering almost unprecedented flexibility to diamond buyers.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2019 | 8:57 am

Gold buying spree adds $1.8 billion to fortunes of metal miners

Gold price rally adds $1.8 billion to these family fortunes

Spurred by central bank easing, gold has gained about 16% in 2019 and is poised for its best year since 2010.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2019 | 8:34 am

ArcelorMittal to review Canada, Brazil iron assets

Move comes as the world’s biggest steelmaker seeks to cut debt by divesting non-core businesses.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2019 | 6:11 am

Former miners who stared down a coal train end their protest

The contentious bankruptcy of their former employer rages on.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2019 | 12:59 pm

Vedanta seeks approval to repair ‘crumbling’ copper smelter

Vedanta, backed by billionaire Anil Agarwal, stopped operations at the smelter for maintenance in March 2018 and later extended the shutdown due to mounting opposition from villagers against alleged pollution.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2019 | 6:55 am

Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom

Gold gets another boost as US risks strengthen case for havens

Gold is heading for a fifth monthly advance as the Federal Reserve and central banks globally cut interest rates.

Bloomberg News | September 25, 2019 | 10:15 am

Two members of Vale’s board step down in connection to deadly dam disaster

After dumping Vale, Church of England says miner has ‘way to go’

The church has also blocked investments in the miner through an ethical exclusion process.

Bloomberg News | September 24, 2019 | 3:09 pm

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