September 30, 2021 China orders top energy firms to secure supplies at all cost Volatility in the energy markets is poised to intensify on the order from the central government, analyst says.
September 30, 2021 South Africa to appeal court ruling on black mine ownership South Africa’s government will appeal two court rulings that struck down changes to rules requiring mining firms to be at least 26% owned by Black investors
September 30, 2021 Gold price shoots higher on US labor data disappointment Still, bullion is on course for its biggest monthly loss since June.
September 30, 2021 Zambia’s Konkola liquidator arrested, calls money-laundering charges “baseless” Milingo Lungu, has been charged with laundering more than $2 million.
September 30, 2021 China power crunch slams factories as coal lobby warns woes could stay until winter Since last week, more than 100 companies from electronic component manufacturers to gold miners have notified stock markets of production suspensions.
September 30, 2021 Europe urged to launch fund to spur rare earth magnet output Companies could be offered tax breaks as part of a plan for the EU to produce a fifth of its own rare earth magnet demand by 2030.
September 30, 2021 Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.
September 29, 2021 Rio CEO seeks ‘win-win’ for Resolution copper project Stausholm hinted that changes were possible to the mine's design plan that might make it palatable to Native Americans.
September 29, 2021 An obscure Chinese mining law is hobbling global energy security China’s current energy crisis can be traced back in part to a legal amendment targeting miners that garnered little notice when it went into effect in March.
September 29, 2021 Jakarta to jolt sliding nickel price – report Indonesia’s EV ambitions, growing nickel mining dominance (echoes of Congo-cobalt) and new export rules are as disruptive as its 2014 ore ban – and good news for producers elsewhere.
Copper price heads toward $12,000 a ton as banks predict further gains With year-end approaching, copper on the London Metal Exchange is up nearly 40%, marking its biggest annual gain since 2009. December 22, 2025 | 07:00 am
