Visualizing copper’s role in a low-carbon economy The transition to renewable energy and electrification will require tons of metals, and copper is considered the most essential. Visual Capitalist | October 5, 2021 | 4:25 pm
From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2021 | 2:06 pm
Senators blast new US mining royalty plan as anti-green, pro-China "You can’t make this stuff up. House Democrats are planning to tax dirt,” said one Senator. MINING.com Editor | October 5, 2021 | 12:34 pm
Peru strikes deal to avoid road blockade at Las Bambas mine The country's mining minister said in a tweet that the parties had reached the agreement in crunch talks. Reuters | October 5, 2021 | 11:04 am
WATCH: Fire halts copper production at Vale’s Salobo mine The Brazilian mine accounts for half Vale's copper production – engineers hope to resume output end of October. Bruno Venditti | October 5, 2021 | 9:53 am
Home: Contrary copper remains out of favour with fund managers The copper market remains a quiet zone amidst the mayhem elsewhere, even if it is unlikely to remain so for much longer. Reuters | October 5, 2021 | 8:12 am
World’s largest miners pledge net zero carbon emissions by 2050 Direct and indirect emissions will be lowered by accelerating the use of renewable energy and reducing or eliminating the use of diesel trucks. Reuters | October 5, 2021 | 7:47 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
Great Southern Copper aims to list on LSE Earlier reports from London have GSC looking to raise £3.5 million from the IPO. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 4, 2021 | 10:25 am