February 7, 2022 Rare earth prices set to keep on the boil after sharp rally China's industry ministry met automakers and battery companies last month to discuss surging prices.
February 7, 2022 Rio Tinto’s dreadful workplace report may boost cost of energy transition It would be reasonable to assume that the issues raised are not limited to just Rio, writes Clyde Russell.
February 6, 2022 France coal-fired power plants get short-term right to burn more France is temporarily allowing electricity producers to burn more coal after the nation’s grid operator warned of possible power shortages.
February 6, 2022 Turkey lifts ban on importing scrap metal from Lebanon The Turkish decision will secure $100 million of "fresh dollars" annually for Lebanon.
February 5, 2022 Jammed in a cage with no escape, women suffer mining’s dark side From South Africa’s ultra-deep shafts to the vast iron ore pits of Western Australia, the message from the world’s mines is overwhelming. Women are not safe.
February 4, 2022 Gold investors returning Investors have finally started returning to gold after ignoring its young upleg for several months.
February 4, 2022 Zijin Mining to invest $380m in Argentina lithium plant The plant will be located in the Tres Quebradas project, in the northern province of Catamarca.
February 4, 2022 A giant coal fleet is the quickest way to get climate funds The pledge by some developed countries to provide $8.5 billion to help South Africa move away from coal is nowhere near the trillions needed to avoid the worst effects of…
February 4, 2022 Zimbabwe makes U-turn on mining royalties to halt currency slide The Zimbabwean dollar has weakened 6.8% this year to 116.65 per dollar.
February 4, 2022 Czechs withdraw Turow mine complaint after Polish payment The leaders of both countries agreed a deal on Thursday to end a long-running dispute over expansion at the lignite mine.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm