May 20, 2021 South Africa’s NUM labour union demands 15% wage hike from gold companies Soaring global gold prices over the past year have seen earning by gold firms surge, but the companies have argued that above-inflation increases are unrealistic.
May 20, 2021 The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.
May 19, 2021 Asian commodities-linked stocks slide as China talks prices down Australian miner BHP Group Ltd. and Korean steelmaker Posco were among the biggest drags on the MSCI Asia Pacific Index on Thursday.
May 19, 2021 As banks shun coal, Vietnam emerges an unlikely solar champion Vietnam has seen a 100-fold increase in solar power over the last two years.
May 19, 2021 B2Gold says reduced staff continue work at Mali mine amid strike A union representative at Fekola told Reuters some workers were on strike and production had continued at a reduced level.
May 19, 2021 Chile’s Escondida copper mine union hopes for deal but girds for strike A potential strike would not begin until at least August, which is when the current Escondida workers’ contract expires.
May 19, 2021 A paper company wants to make a wooden rival to car batteries Nippon Paper Industries is targeting new breakthroughs in the use of cellulose nanofibers, with the aim of creating supercapacitors that could store and release energy with vastly improved performance.
May 19, 2021 Rusal plans split to focus on green aluminum Company is driving the development of so-called “green aluminum,” with automakers and other consumers charged a premium for metal with a smaller carbon footprint.
May 19, 2021 Billionaire miner ready to bet on Argentina as Chile risk grows Across the Andes in San Juan, the Swedish-Canadian group is in talks with Argentine officials about a multibillion-dollar project.
May 19, 2021 Home: Tin squeeze highlights critical minerals supply problems Although designated a critical mineral by both the United States and China, tin has a habit of sliding between the gaps of the decarbonisation narrative.
Barrick regains Mali mine along with three tons of its gold The move follows an agreement reached last month that ended a two-year standoff between Barrick and Mali’s government. December 15, 2025 | 01:34 pm
