October 11, 2022

South Africa’s busiest port Durban hobbled by strike

Transnet declared force majeure last week after its workers went on strike over a wage dispute.

October 10, 2022

Iron ore price rises as China port inventory shrinks

The most-active January iron ore contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange ended daytime trade 2.2% higher.

October 10, 2022

Strike crimping South African mining exports set to worsen

Transnet, which operates the nation’s industrial ports and freight rail network and fuel pipelines, has declared force majeure on shipments because of the labor action.

October 9, 2022

Australia polluters to wait years for overseas credits, AFR says

"This is a blow to major polluters in the mining and resources sectors," the Australian Financial Review said.

October 9, 2022

How to determine coal mines’ methane emissions

Researchers say it is possible to attribute methane emissions to specific polluters.

October 6, 2022

BHP’s plan to keep coal mine open for 93 years ‘delusional’

BHP is seeking approval from Australia’s government to extend the life of the Peak Downs mine.

October 6, 2022

How to make emissions-free iron at temperatures colder than coffee

Producing iron at lukewarm temperatures and without coal would skip the most emissions-heavy step without relying on expensive technologies.

October 6, 2022

Climate systems ‘breakdown’ looms as coal investments soar

Almost half the coal industry is expanding, with China leading the way.

October 5, 2022

Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks 

World’s 50 biggest stage.mining.companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors.

October 5, 2022

S. Africa’s Seriti looks at export options for new coal mine

New Largo is conceived as a feeder mine for the Kusile coal-fired power plant owned by state power company Eskom.