Has North Korea triggered a metal commodities rally?
Major U.S. and global indices slid for a second straight week as the sabre rattling continued between the US and North Korea. The S&P 500 Index fell 1.5 …
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 …
Last year was globally the warmest in 137 years of record keeping
Last year topped 2015 as the warmest year in 137 years of record keeping, the annual state of the climate report by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Global sugar consumption vulnerable to changing food and beverage trends – Rabobank
The global sugar industry faces a challenge as consumers cut back on the sweetener and food and beverage companies commit themselves to reducing sugar in their …
After tomatoes, onion prices begin to skyrocket in India
After tomatoes, it is the turn of onions now to start hurting an average Indian’s pocket. Average onion prices at the Laslagaon wholesale market in …
World accepts India-led Codex standards for pepper, cumin and thyme
The global food standard-setting body Codex Alimentarius Commission has decided to adopt three standards for pepper, cumin and thyme — the first time …
Sugar, dairy and cereals push global food prices up for the third month in a row – FAO
Global food prices rose for the third consecutive month in July, driven mainly by higher cereal, sugar and dairy quotations, the U.N food agency said in its …
Early Diwali this year boosts De Beers rough diamond sales
Anglo American’s De Beers, the world’s top diamond producer by value, said it saw an 5.7% rise in rough diamond sales during the sixth cycle of the …
Overly dry conditions in some countries to reduce grains output by 4% in 2017/18, says IGC
The International Grains Council (IGC) has cut its forecast for world total grains production in 2017/18 by 11 million tonnes, month-on-month, to 2,038 million …
Iron ore industry made a comeback in 2016 despite China and low prices; outlook steady – report
Iron ore exploration budgets around the world fell in 2016 for the fourth consecutive year, but a late surge despite soft Chinese consumption and low prices …