China Coal Jumps 29%, Gold Consolidates, Solar Up 18%, Coffee Faces El Niño

The Commodities Trade Institute Podcast · Jul 14, 2026 · 10m

China's coal imports jump 29% following a domestic mining disaster, and soybean imports hit a record 13.55 million metric tons. In Western Australia, a monumental A$12.6 billion gold merger between Genesis and Vault Minerals reshapes the mining landscape, while bullion prices slip 3% amid geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, Brazilian coffee growers brace for a potential 20% crop loss due to El Niño weather anomalies, even as the European Union modifies its landmark deforestation rules. Finally, United States solar installation costs spike 18% despite remaining the cheapest source of new power…