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 Bloomberg News | September 30, 2021 | 9:46 am
South Africa energy minister backs coal amid climate talks The bulk of South Africa’s electricity is generated by burning coal. Bloomberg News | September 30, 2021 | 9:21 am
Gold price shoots higher on US labor data disappointment Still, bullion is on course for its biggest monthly loss since June. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 30, 2021 | 9:13 am
Iron ore price jumps as Fortescue halts Pilbara operations The world’s no.4 iron ore miner halted operations at its Solomon Hub site after an employee died in a ground collapse. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 30, 2021 | 9:11 am
Copper price down on Fed taper talk A key focus of financial markets in the third quarter has been talks of policy tightening in the United States, which also boosted the dollar. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 30, 2021 | 8:53 am
Zambia’s Konkola liquidator arrested, calls money-laundering charges “baseless” Milingo Lungu, has been charged with laundering more than $2 million. Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 8:26 am
Albemarle to buy Chinese lithium firm for $200 million With the acquisition of Guangxi Tianyuan, the world’s top lithium producer is expanding its battery metal conversion capacity. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2021 | 8:23 am
AngloGold Ashanti likely to resume mining at Obuasi by mid-Oct Operations were suspended following a ground collapse in May. Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 8:14 am
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. Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 8:07 am
