Accelerating energy transition promises big returns – report

Data by the International Renewable Energy Agency show that accelerating energy transitions on a path to climate safety can grow the world’s economy by 2.4%.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 4, 2021 | 12:11 pm

Global copper smelting eases in June; nickel pig iron jumps

Copper smelting activity slipped in June after a rebound a month earlier as Chinese plants closed for maintenance.

Reuters | July 2, 2021 | 9:42 am

Gold price in India swings to premium as easing restrictions lure buyers

Gold in India this week was being sold at a premium for the first time in more than two months.

Reuters | July 2, 2021 | 8:50 am

Malaysian news portal ordered to pay damages to Australian miner in defamation case

The ruling comes amid concern among activists about freedom of expression in Malaysia.

Reuters | July 2, 2021 | 8:13 am

Unrelenting coal demand poses challenge to climate goals

The dirtiest of fuels countries are racing to phase out is enjoying booming demand.

Bloomberg News | July 2, 2021 | 5:52 am

India gives aluminum battery a chance to take on lithium in EVs

Indian Oil Corp., the nation’s largest oil refiner, has teamed up with startup Phinergy Ltd. to develop the Israeli company’s aluminum-air battery.

Bloomberg News | July 1, 2021 | 9:04 pm

Glencore appoints Paarth Vaish to head its Indian oil gas business

Since November 2018 Vaish has been Glencore's Business Development Manager for Asia.

Reuters | July 1, 2021 | 9:39 am

Myanmar army tightens grip on lucrative jade sector

Myanmar produces about 70% of the world's jade, but the industry is plagued by conflict, corruption and environmentally destructive practices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2021 | 6:45 am

Sumitomo Metal sees global nickel demand for battery use to rise 18% in 2021

Company said demand of nickel used in rechargeable batteries will increase to 228,000 tonnes in 2021 from 193,000 tonnes in 2020.

Reuters | June 29, 2021 | 7:32 am

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