Mining
Ex-Goldman coal veteran builds ‘customer-focused’ trading firm
Javelin Global Commodities CEO sees opportunities amid bank retreat from physical markets
Low volatility boosts interest in coal derivatives
Rising activity at commodity trading houses and hedge funds is contributing to high trading volumes in coal derivatives, while some producers are also increasing their involvement in the market
Coal derivatives market fired up by new participants
Commodity traders and physical producers move into coal derivatives as major banks retreat
Report urges US coal producers to step up trading activities
Deloitte calls on US coal producers to set up prop trading desks and engage in more international origination
Bribery laws pose compliance challenge for energy firms
Oil and gas firms still face compliance challenge from anti-bribery laws, despite court judgement against Dodd-Frank disclosure rules
Railroad indexing to API 2 could help US coal exporters manage risk
Link to API 2 could make exports look more attractive and reflects growing participation in coal market by US firms
World Cup victory will trigger commodity infrastructure improvements in Russia, say analysts
The decision to host the 2018 World Cup in Russia will boost much-needed infrastructure investment and lower operational risk for the steel industry, say analysts
Sponsored Q&A: BNP Paribas
Speaking at Energy Risk Asia, BNP Paribas’ head of Commodity Derivatives for Asia Pacific, Frederic Hervouet, discussed hedging strategies, products and commodity exposure at mining and resource companies
Q&A - Tertiary Minerals executive chairman Patrick Cheetham
Fluorspar is a vital commodity used by major industrial end-users, from defence to the steel industry. As fluorspar reaches a critical shortage level, Lianna Brinded speaks to Patrick Cheetham, the executive chairman of Tertiary Minerals about risk…
Rise in deals signals growing confidence in metals markets, say analysts
The number of global mining and metals deals is expected to soar as part of a trend that signals strong growth in the global metals market, according to analysts