London Metal Exchange to hike trading and clearing fees from Jan 2020

Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative Expands Geographic Scope, Adopts Risk-Based Approach

Rip-roaring market valuations in the US are supported by ever-expanding corporate and government debt.

Mining equities didn’t fare very well in Ernst & Young's most recent Canadian Mining Eye report.

Exports dropped by around 67% in April to just 15.1 tonnes.

On Thursday the stock lost over 7%, closing at 18.30 pounds, after having skyrocketed almost 120% from May 22 to May 26.

The company says each of its six mines will be shut down for three weeks in the third quarter.

As of Wednesday night, there were 63 fires burning in the area and 13 were considered to be out of control.

Inspections that took place between 2013 and 2014, revealed 16 infractions, nine of which were considered very serious.

Main power utility, Eskom, is struggling to meet demand in a country that depends on coal to generate 85% of its electricity.