Gold price back above $1,800 on US inflation data miss The latest US inflation data came in slightly lower than expected, which may ease fears that the Fed will be forced to begin tapering soon. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 14, 2021 | 9:00 am
Iron ore price down on fears of regulatory controls China's southwest Yunnan province asked local producers to restrict output on steel, aluminum and other materials. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 14, 2021 | 8:56 am
Democrats’ energy plan will kill US coal by 2030, miners say The Clean Electricity Performance Program proposed by House Democrats authorizes $150 billion in incentives for utilities that deliver at least 4% more clean energy to customers. Bloomberg News | September 14, 2021 | 7:53 am
China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities. Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:23 am
In Argentina’s north, a ‘white gold’ rush for EV metal lithium gathers pace Already the fourth top producer of lithium worldwide, Argentina's national and local governments are now looking to speed up development. Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:14 am
Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector Zambia's newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector. Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:08 am
Nordgold and Columbus launch financial tool for miners CN Planning Analytics is a planning, measurement, monitoring and reporting tool tailored specifically to miners. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2021 | 7:03 am
China has “too many” EV companies, minister says Industry and Information Technology Minister, Xiao Yaqing, said the government will encourage consolidation. Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 6:01 am
Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2021 | 3:53 am