Another deadly coal accident in China threatens output growth

A gas explosion on Monday at a mine in China’s third-largest coal province killed 11, halting operations there and ending a month-long run of declining prices for thermal coal.

Bloomberg News | August 23, 2023 | 6:28 pm

New tech may boost development of lithium-CO2 batteries

Li-CO2 batteries are devices that are capable of storing energy and capturing harmful emissions.

Staff Writer | August 23, 2023 | 5:05 am

Swiss gold exports down in July due to lower shipments to China, India

Switzerland is the world's biggest bullion refining and transit hub.

Reuters | August 22, 2023 | 10:39 am

Column: Copper trapped between old and new supercycles

Doctor Copper appears undecided as to which supercycle is currently strongest.

Reuters | August 22, 2023 | 8:20 am

BHP sees China demand bright spots, logs 37% profit drop

Prices for iron ore, BHP's top revenue-generating commodity, retreated from peaks scaled over the past two years.

Reuters | August 21, 2023 | 3:23 pm

Australia eyes three lost years of commodities sales to China

China is the biggest buyer of Australian commodities, which has allowed Beijing to use trade as a tool to amplify its diplomatic efforts.

Bloomberg News | August 21, 2023 | 11:59 am

Short positions in lead worth $182m set to drive Shanghai price surge

Thousands of tonnes have been sold on the Shanghai Futures Exchange for delivery next month, which is expected to trigger a price surge of the battery metal.

Reuters | August 21, 2023 | 10:39 am