According to GlobalData, key to this increase in output is the entry of private players to the industry.

The third-largest producer of refined tin issued a notice of force majeure after the Malaysian government did not grant the company’s appeal for status as an essential service during the country’s new covid-19 lockdown.

Thermal coal prices across Asia have surged to multi-year highs amid strong demand and some supply constraints, but some types of the fuel have done better than others.

Shipments from the world's biggest thermal coal exporter are expected to fall by 40 million tonnes or around 10% by 2025.

Indonesia is the world's biggest exporter of tin used in everything from food packaging to electronics and now green technologies.

Inbound purchases slumped to 11.3 tonnes last month from 70.3 tonnes in April.

India is moving closer toward setting up spot contracts for gold, finalizing rules for trading and providing the world’s second-biggest consumer a firmer grasp over setting the price of bullion.

Coal is seeing a dramatic spike in demand just as several major miners are hit with production problems, sparking a surge in prices from China to Europe and the US.