Goldman sees new all-time high for copper price by mid-year

Report out on Thursday says the copper market is “sleepwalking towards a stockout,” ups already bullish price targets and doubles deficit projections.

Frik Els | April 7, 2022 | 2:36 pm

Analysts adjust higher metal price assumptions on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russia's February invasion of Ukraine has triggered turmoil in commodity markets.

Henry Lazenby | April 7, 2022 | 10:50 am

Europe’s planned ban on Russian coal has unhappy China precedent

European utilities will have to be prepared to pay premiums to draw cargoes from South Africa, the Americas, Australia and Indonesia, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | April 7, 2022 | 7:24 am

China coal hub approves mega-mine that can produce for 97 years

The Baijiahaizi mine, in the key Chinese coal mining hub of Ordos, can produce 15 million tonnes of coal a year.

Bloomberg News | April 7, 2022 | 5:24 am

220-year chart shows “no evidence” green energy transition is underway

It took 70 years for oil and gas to take 50% of the global primary energy market from coal. Today renewables can't even match incremental growth in demand.

Frik Els | April 6, 2022 | 2:13 pm

China iron ore price surges to highest since August on improving consumption

With expectations that China will stabilise its economy and stimulate the real estate sector, iron ore demand is seen to be rising, analysts with Huatai Futures wrote in a note.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 6, 2022 | 8:27 am