Anglo names first female CEO at top African iron ore miner Mpumi Zikalala, who currently heads its De Beers business, will replace Themba Mkhwanazi as CEO. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2021 | 8:06 am
Alcoa joins metal firms in pledge to eliminate emissions by 2050 Alcoa will cut its direct and some indirect emissions -- known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 -- from aluminum smelting and alumina refining operations. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2021 | 4:08 pm
China relaxes coal mine safety efforts on electricity crisis Accidents will no longer result in the shutdown of nearby mines for safety inspections. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2021 | 11:26 am
BHP discussing Congo copper deal in shift of strategy The miner is in early discussions with billionaire Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Mines to buy into the Western Foreland project. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2021 | 10:29 am
Coal price surges to record as global scramble for energy accelerates Coal prices soared to their highest on record as China accelerated a global struggle for resources that has brought the dirtiest fossil fuel roaring back. Bloomberg News | October 3, 2021 | 12:54 pm
Iron flux has funds reviewing Vale bets after $50 billion rout A handful of Wall Street analysts have also ditched their buy-equivalent recommendations for Vale. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2021 | 11:07 am
India snags cheap Australian coal sitting at Chinese ports The fuel is being bought at a $12 to $15 a tonne discount to fresh shipments from Australia. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2021 | 10:53 am
Silicon’s 300% surge throws another price shock at the world The metal made from the second-most abundant element on Earth has become scarce. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2021 | 10:06 am
China’s coal miners told to produce even if they’re over quotas The country controls coal production under a quota system that caps annual output of mines in order to manage supply. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2021 | 9:37 am
Iron battery breakthrough could eat lithium’s lunch Unlike lithium-ion batteries, iron flow batteries are really cheap to manufacture. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2021 | 8:58 am
China orders top energy firms to secure supplies at all cost Volatility in the energy markets is poised to intensify on the order from the central government, analyst says. Bloomberg News | September 30, 2021 | 10:07 am
London’s beleaguered metals ring gets contrarian bet on revival Futures dealer Sigma Broking plans to take a seat on the London Metal Exchange’s famous open-outcry trading floor next month. Bloomberg News | September 30, 2021 | 9:59 am