Gem Diamonds ends 2020 with a bang as demand improves

Gem Diamonds finds 183-carat rough at Letšeng mine in Lesotho

Analysts say that while the diamond showed signs of breakage, it could fetch more than $5 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2020 | 3:37 am

Green, social and sustainability bonds to reach $400 billion in 2020

Moody’s expects 2020 to be another exemplary year for the environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market, with issuances expected to reach record levels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2020 | 9:15 am

Anglo CEO expects investor support for plan to keep 'met' coal

Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss

Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2020 | 5:58 am

Tianqi Lithium Ends Flat in Biggest Hong Kong Debut of 2022

China’s top lithium miner struggles to pay $6 billion debt

A collapse in lithium prices has left Tianqi struggling to cover loans that used to expand overseas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2020 | 7:15 am

Anglo American cuts 2023 copper output target on poor Chilean ore grades

Roof collapses at Anglo American’s coal mine in Queensland

The incident, in which no one was injured, happened at the Moranbah North underground mine in the Bowen Basin.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2020 | 4:16 am

MMG suspends shipments from Las Bambas copper mine in Peru

The preventive measure seeks to protect trucks to and from the mine amid fresh protests against alleged pollution.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2020 | 5:48 am

Lynas to build permanent waste treatment plant in Malaysia’s Pahang

The Malaysian state has approved Lynas' plan to build facility there, after it fulfilled one of the conditions for continuing its operations in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2020 | 3:56 am