Gem Diamonds unearths 125-carat diamond in Lesotho The white diamond is only the second one over 100 carats recovered this year at Letšeng, the world’s highest dollar per carat mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2022 | 5:46 am
Glencore expected to dismiss bid for Yancoal Australia stake Chinese majority owner’s bid for Glencore's interest in Australia's largest coal producer "offensively low", sources said. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2022 | 3:57 am
Egypt awards eight new exploration licences to foreign miners Lotus Gold, AKH Gold, Marine Logistics Gold Mining and Ankh Resources join an increasing number of miners that have set their eyes on the West African country. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2022 | 6:02 am
Adventus, Salazar granted ESIA for copper-gold project in Ecuador The Curipamba-El Domo project has also received a technical certificate for the construction of the tailings and waste rock facilities. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2022 | 3:55 am
Eramet plans more lithium plants in South America The French miner also eyes expansions into Chile and Bolivia as it shift towards metals needed for EVs and the green energy transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2022 | 7:54 am
Gold Fields to become world’s no. 4 gold miner with Yamana acquisition The $6.7 billion all-share deal fits Gold Fields’ ambitions of expanding in the Americas. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2022 | 4:06 am
Colombia miners brace for environmental crackdown No matter who wins the presidential elections on June 19, the sector is facing tougher rules and a likely ban on open pit mining. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2022 | 9:06 am
Workers at Baffinland ask Canada to approve mine expansion Unionized workers at Mary River iron ore mine are asking Ottawa to approve the miner's request to increase shipping limit. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2022 | 3:51 am
Barrick Gold ups its ESG game in Tanzania It will spend $6 for every ounce of gold sold by its two local mines on improving healthcare, education and access to potable water. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2022 | 6:34 am
