Growing activity in the electric vehicle market is driving more manufacturers who rely on lithium-ion battery production to seek long-term cobalt supply deals
Some of the big trading houses have been taking increasing stakes in physical assets – including some far downstream from their traditional spheres of activity
The first VLCC to be directly loaded with crude at a US port sailed last week, signalling a deep shift in trading patterns.
Recent news that India will allow private companies to bid for coal mines spells big change for the domestic industry and the broader market.
Analysts have been picking up on shifting patterns in the clean tanker market and looking ahead at further change
The mining industry is on course for increased automation and digitalisation, with some anticipating the coming of the ‘digital mine’. Notable progress is being made in Western Australia
Saudi Arabia has decided to turn to international markets for LNG imports in a move to support industry and rebalance its energy mix
Trading conditions in the crude oil and refined product markets were challenging in 2017, resulting in a surge in senior-level recruitment which has continued into 2018.
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