September 7, 2021

Iron ore price rises as China’s imports hit record

Despite China's steel output controls to curb carbon emissions, Sinosteel Futures said domestic demand has not significantly dropped.

September 7, 2021

Home: Guinea coup adds bauxite to aluminum’s supply concerns

The political upheaval catches the aluminum raw materials chain at a vulnerable moment with alumina prices already surging higher due to refinery problems.

September 6, 2021

Aluminum price jumps again as Guinea coup adds to supply worries

Aluminum climbed to the highest in more than a decade after a coup in Guinea fueled concerns over raw material supplies.

September 6, 2021

Chalco says Guinea bauxite operations normal after president’s overthrow

Chalco produces bauxite, the main aluminium ore, from the Boffa mine.

September 6, 2021

AngloGold Ashanti’s Siguiri mine in Guinea operating normally

The gold mine was operating normally after the apparent ouster of Guinea's long-serving President Alpha Conde on Sunday.

September 6, 2021

Guinea junta plans unity government, reassures mining firms

Guinea is a key global supplier of bauxite, an ore that’s processed into alumina and then aluminum.

September 3, 2021

Eskom CEO says carbon capture being considered in South Africa

Manufacturing renewable energy components would be part of a strategy to create about 300,000 jobs, he said.

September 3, 2021

Obscure precious metal takes center stage for platinum giants

The rise of rhodium, the world’s most expensive precious metal, has made it the No. 1 revenue stream of the biggest platinum miners.

September 2, 2021

Eight people suffocate at Burkina Faso mine after police fire tear gas

The incident involved unauthorized gold miners at Nordgold's Bissa mine.

September 2, 2021

Congo says 12 dead, 4,400 sick following Angola mine tailings leak

Congo will seek reparations in line with the "polluter pays" principle.