September 2, 2025 Lab-grown gems are robbing Botswana of its diamond riches Cheaper lab-made gems are stealing diamond revenue, impacting the wealth of the richest people in sub-Saharan Africa.
September 2, 2025 Germany urges Europe to stop China buying so much copper scrap The unease about shipping raw materials to China highlights a growing politicization of global commodities supplies.
September 1, 2025 ArcelorMittal South Africa job cuts could rise above 4,000, union says The company produces some 2.4 million metric tons of steel annually, about 4% of group output.
September 1, 2025 Glencore plans job cuts at South African ferrochrome and vanadium operations Problems with power cuts, rising electricity prices and economic pressures forced the joint venture to suspend production.
September 1, 2025 Chinese firm faces $420 million Zambia mine spill damages claims As much as 1.5 million tons of waste were spilled in the disaster, according to estimates.
September 1, 2025 Germany already met its 2028 goal for reducing coal-fired power Germany has an interim 2028 target of reducing coal-fired power by 8.7 gigawatts.
September 1, 2025 Swiss gold industry lobby rejects idea of US relocation The government is trying to find ways to get President Donald Trump to lower his 39% tariff on Switzerland.
September 1, 2025 Iron ore price hits one-week low on narrower steel margins, weak demand Narrower steel margins, coupled with expectations of lower hot metal output, have put pressure on ore prices.
August 31, 2025 Iron ore price heads for first consecutive monthly advance this year Iron ore is headed for its first back-to-back monthly gain since 2024 on improving sentiment.
August 31, 2025 Ukraine says minerals deal with US progressing ‘nicely’ A US delegation is set to visit Ukraine in September to decide which companies will benefit from the first investments.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm
