Indonesia understates methane emissions from mining, report says The world’s third-biggest coal miner after China and India undercounts methane emissions from production of the fuel by six to seven times, according to Ember. Bloomberg News | March 11, 2024 | 4:35 pm
China’s big policy meet offers little to excite commodity bulls The National People’s Congress failed to deliver gains in the prices of key commodities like iron ore and copper. Bloomberg News | March 11, 2024 | 10:07 am
Bolivia pitches Wall Street on bonds linked to lithium By tapping the market’s demand for clean-energy investments, the nation expects to drive borrowing costs to 10% or lower. Bloomberg News | March 11, 2024 | 9:47 am
Gold price steadies near record high as US inflation data looms Bullion for immediate delivery traded in a narrow range on Monday after rallying almost 5% last week. Bloomberg News | March 11, 2024 | 9:14 am
Dubai’s gold shops take a hit as record prices deter buyers The ever-higher prices reached by gold are turning Dubai’s traditional bazaar into more of a window-shopping experience. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2024 | 10:39 am
Vale CEO to keep job through 2024 as miner seeks successor Eduardo Bartolomeo will retain his job through December. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2024 | 5:12 pm
Copper fees plunge close to zero in test for China’s smelters China’s copper smelters are at a critical juncture after fees for processing imported ore collapsed to single figures. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2024 | 7:53 am
China coal group says peak demand imminent as clean power grows Coal is being displaced in the power sector due to a surge in wind and solar additions last year, says the China National Coal Association. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2024 | 3:05 am
Zinc price rallies as traders unwind bearish bets on better outlook Support has also come from a report this week that South Korea’s Young Poong Corp. cut production at its Seokpo smelter. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2024 | 2:40 pm
China splurges on gold for a 16th month as price hits record Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 390,000 troy ounces last month. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2024 | 9:28 am
China’s copper smelters to discuss production cut as fees slump Smelters compete to treat concentrate but overseas mine disruptions are curbing supply, forcing them to drop their fees. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Jervois Global blames Chinese overproduction for job cuts The cobalt and nickel producer has axed or made part-time 30% of its senior corporate management roles. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2024 | 5:30 pm