Commodities

Crude oil dips on China’s supply plan
September 10, 2021 12:50 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media3D Illustration of Oil Pump Jacks on Sunset Sky Background with Financial Analytics. Concept Of Falling Oil Prices Highlights Crude oil has fallen on Thursday. China has decided to release its state oil reserves. The US records lower-than-exp...

China coal futures hit record highs on strong electricity demand
September 08, 2021 11:55 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaCoal Ore Price Going Up High Increase in International Trading Export Import Market Highlights Thermal coal prices rose on Tuesday. China wants to reduce its reliance on coal-fired power plants for electricity. Coal production in China in 202...

Oil slips on demand concerns in the US and Asia
September 08, 2021 11:41 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaCrude Oil Price Fall Down with Refinery Plant and Currency Highlights Crude oil prices inched lower on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia has cut the rates of crude oil for Asian markets. Oil prices got support from supply disruptions in the US. Crud...

Hurricane Ida aftermath, oil spill and production disruption in US Gulf Coast
September 07, 2021 12:15 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaThe Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) stated that the US offshore energy production continues to struggle to get back on track even after a week since Hurricane Ida made landfall in Gulf of Mexico. Source: Copyright © 20.....

Crude oil dips followed by Saudi's decision to cut prices for the Asian market
September 07, 2021 11:26 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaConcept Of Falling Oil Prices Highlights Crude oil prices dropped on Monday. Saudi Aramco notified its customers to reduce the October selling price for Asian markets. The demand for crude in the Asian market has been suffering due to the ris...

How has 2021 treated major commodities? A snapshot of their price swings
August 02, 2021 07:51 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaSummary The outbreak of coronavirus in 2020 stirred chaos in the global commodity market, disrupting the supply chains and demand. Crude oil prices have recovered more than 70% in the past one year amid improvement in demand and significant sup.....

Four famous commodity experts whose opinion matters
July 17, 2021 04:36 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Analysts actively evaluate and give their recommendations to buy or sell or hold a stock On a broader scale, there are two types of analysts – buy-side and sell-side. Buy side analysts research companies to zero in on investment .....

Which cryptocurrency has highest trading volume?
July 14, 2021 08:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaWhen cryptocurrencies were at peak levels, many new and old investors pumped in funds into them. As a result, experiments like trading art pieces and Zed runs, or digital horse races have been quite popular this year. But, now cryptocurrency tradin.....

What is Lithium Triangle, and who is buying from there?
July 13, 2021 04:52 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaWith the ever-increasing utilization of electric vehicles (EVs) and trucks, in addition to the large numbers of battery-powered portable electronic gadgets powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), it is no big surprise various miners have directed .....

Which are the booming applications of copper?
July 07, 2021 01:51 PM AEST| By Anam SiddiquiSummary Copper, the second most conductive element, is exposed to supply risks amidst its growing demand in several fields. Due to its significant usage in electric vehicles and renewable energy production, copper plays a critical role in.....

How is lithium mined, and why its mining is criticized?
July 01, 2021 01:34 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The demand for lithium has surged significantly due to the high demand for lithium-ion batteries used in portable devices and electric vehicles. Lithium is primarily extracted from ore mining and salt deserts which are also known as sal.....

How is crude oil extracted?
June 30, 2021 12:13 PM AEST| By Nitish KumarSummary The earliest known oil wells were drilled in ancient China around 200-300 A.D. John D. Rockefeller, the first billionaire of the modern world, earned his fortune through the oil business. Oil and gas exploration uses modern and state-o.....
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What is coking coal, and where is it used?
June 29, 2021 06:01 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaCoking coal, generally known as metallurgical coal, is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock. When heated, coking coal creates coke, which is a key material for the production of ste.....

Why are crude oil prices on fire in 2021?
June 29, 2021 01:00 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Crude oil prices have surged more than 84% in the past one year (as of 28 June 2021), on the back of robust economic recovery and accelerated COVID-19 vaccination. As demand comes roaring back, oil prices are expected to touch new highs.....

Which company owns the largest silver reserve in Australia?
June 28, 2021 06:12 PM AEST| By AayushSummary Australia is the seventh largest silver producer in the world and has an estimated reserve of around 90,000 tonnes. The largest silver mine in Australia is the Cannington underground mine, owned and operated by South32. The rising pric.....

Is euphoria around gold stocks short lived?
June 27, 2021 12:22 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaInvestments in gold can be done by buying physical gold or exchange traded funds or stock in gold mining, refining, and production. Regardless of who the investor is, it is essential to diversify the portfolio. Especially in case of gold which is a h...

What are battery metals? Why is their demand growing?
June 22, 2021 11:47 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The fastest-growing storage technology, batteries play a vital role in the low-carbon transition. The demand for battery metals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt has surged amid soaring demand for electric vehicles. These metals are u.....

What is copper and what is its strategic importance?
June 21, 2021 06:47 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Copper or the red metal has wide applicability ranging from industrial uses to human health. The copper prices reached an all-time high of US$4.90 per pound in May 2021. Chile accounts for the largest copper production. CODELCO is the.....

What are the factors that influence global crude oil prices?
June 04, 2021 03:44 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Crude oil prices have grown more than 40% this year on the back of robust vaccination programs and global economic recovery. OPEC and its allies play a vital role in stabilising the crude oil prices. A potential US-Iran deal is expecte.....

How crude oil dynamics influence the upstream and downstream sectors
June 03, 2021 01:35 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Crude oil prices have witnessed a dramatic journey, rising from a negative territory in 2020 to the pre-pandemic levels in 2021. The dynamics in crude oil prices have a significant impact on all the sectors of the oil & gas industry.....
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