Politics
Comprehensive and up-to-date news on politics in relation to mining. The latest gold, copper and metal prices, mining stock, and market data.
- Oct- 2025 -31 October
Political theatre on critical minerals exports highlights value of Victory’s Heavy Rare Earths
The reported “easing” of China’s crippling export restrictions of critical minerals is a carefully staged…
- Dec- 2024 -10 December
South32 withdraws production guidance for its aluminium smelter in Mozambique
Australian miner South32 Ltd. has withdrawn production guidance for its aluminium smelter in Mozambique due…
- Feb- 2023 -1 February
Russian forces help secure Central Africa gold zone
Three nations have agreed with the help of Russian troops to secure a gold-rich region…
- Jan- 2023 -30 January
Calls for Konkola Copper Mines boost intensify
The contentious issues surrounding Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) have triggered varying concerns, as rallying calls…
- Feb- 2022 -10 February
Zanzibar eyes oil in US$2 billion growth plan
Zanzibar is touting a US$2-billion plan to entice shipping, explore for oil and process seaweed…
- 4 February
Zimbabwe makes u-turn on mining royalties to halt currency slide
Zimbabwe’s finance minister requested mining companies to pay up to half of their royalties in…
- Oct- 2021 -18 October
Where a US$5 billion green incentive runs into politics of coal
The world’s richest countries are courting South Africa as a model of how to transition…
- 13 October
South African emergency power plan hit by new graft allegations
DNG Energy Ltd., a losing bidder for state contracts to supply emergency power in South…
