Coal usage looks likely to increase by 1.2% in 2022, surpassing 8 billion tons in a single year for the first time.

One of the world's oldest and biggest producers of gold bullion coins is unable to keep up with demand as people rush to find a safe haven.

The bank sees copper jumping to $10,050 a tonne from around $8,400.

The action against Potanin was part of a broader sanctions package the Treasury Department rolled out Thursday.

About half of Europe's aluminum production has been shut down as a result of a surge in energy costs since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In the case of rare earths, Germany is more than 90% dependent on supplies from China.

Prosecutors said gold bars and grain were purchased using the laundered funds for ultimate export to Dubai.

Company is around a year behind schedule to reach an annual capacity of 40,000 t because of supply chain delays.