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 South Africa energy minister backs coal amid climate talks The bulk of South Africa’s electricity is generated by burning coal.
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 AngloGold Ashanti likely to resume mining at Obuasi by mid-Oct Operations were suspended following a ground collapse in May.
September 30, 2021 Russia submits proposed mining tax changes to the parliament The taxes will affect Russian producers of steel, coking coal and fertilisers, as well as mixed ore.
September 30, 2021 Chile copper output down in August as labor strikes dog production The Andean nation's copper output fell to 466,928 tonnes in August.
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 China hikes 2021 rare earth quotas by 20% to record highs The 2021 quota for smelting and separation is 162,000 tonnes, also up 20% on the year.
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 29, 2021 Fortescue halts operations at Pilbara site after employee’s death Operations at Solomon Hub had been suspended pending a full investigation.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
