China bans import of coal, seafood from North Korea
China has agreed to comply with the UN resolution by banning import of coal, iron, lead and seafood from North Korea from August 15. Starting yesterday, China …
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Here is what others are talking about this morning: Gold prices inch up ahead of minutes from latest Fed meeting Oil prices edge up on falling US crude stocks, …
China’s coal producers post higher profits amid capacity cuts
China’s coal producers posted higher profits in the first half of this year as the country made progress in reducing capacity in the bloated industry, …
China to halt building of coal power plants – report
China is holding back on building new coal-fired power plants to avoid risks from overcapacity and promote a clean energy mix, the official Xinhua news agency …
World oil markets rebalancing, but inventories still a concern – IEA
World oil markets are re-balancing as OPEC and allied countries implement production cuts, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its monthly report …
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Here is what others are talking about this morning: Oil markets steady as strong demand is met by ample supplies Gold slips from over 2-month high as dollar …
China halfway to target to reduce coal capacity by 800 million tonnes – report
China has hit the halfway point towards meeting it target of cutting coal mining capacity by 800 million tonnes a year by the end of 2020, the state planner …
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Here is what others are talking about this morning: Dollar hits eight-week low vs. yen, North Korea tensions spook investors Oil prices flat as oversupply …
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Here is what you need to know as you start your day: Asia stocks steady, treasury prices off highs as risk aversion settles Oil prices edge higher after U.S. …
Global coal falls as gas rises, IEA report on world energy balance shows
Global coal production fell significantly in 2016, while global trade in natural gas was up, according to the World Energy Balances report by the International …