For many Australians, Indonesians and Filippinos, the beginning of 2020 brought with it the heartbreak and horror of extreme weather conditions: bushfires, floods and volcanic eruptions.
Coal’s trajectory appears to be zigzagging across the global stage, as the issue of climate change continues to dominate government, corporate and social agenda.
Most analysts agree that political uncertainty, increased interest rates and the state of the US dollar will continue to be key drivers for the gold price, and subsequently demand for, and production of, the yellow metal.
Coal appears to continue its rollercoaster ride, although on a somewhat upward trajectory.