The northern expanse ranked first in China in terms of its coal delivery volume to other provincial-level regions last year
The world's top exporter of coal used in power plants and China's largest overseas supplier has announced an export ban during January
On Saturday the Southeast Asian country announced a halt to exports this month to prioritise its own domestic supply and to avoid widespread blackouts
Indonesia is the world's biggest exporter of thermal coal, exporting around 400 million tonnes in 2020, and counts China, India, Japan and South Korea among customers
Base metal prices in London lower across the board while the benchmarks in top metals consumer China were mostly higher
Manila has reversed course, encouraging mining investments to shore up government revenues as lockdowns and restrictions have ravaged the economy.
The move marks Huayou's second foray into lithium, a key ingredient in rechargeable batteries, in the space of a week
The Central Asian nation justified its May seizure of the mine, citing Centerra Gold's alleged violations of environmental laws and safety regulations
The southern European nation is thought to have the continent's largest lithium reserves and demand is soaring as manufacturers scramble to produce low-emission fleets
The acquisition comes as the nickel market is tightening with a surge in battery demand after an increase in global stainless steel production in recent years
Barton, Canada’s outgoing ambassador to China and a former head of global consultancy group McKinsey & Co, will join Rio’s board in April
Traditional fossil fuels should be phased out only when renewable sources are reliable, Chinese policymakers have concluded