China kicks off national survey of rare earth resources amid threats of supply curbs

The world's top producer of rare earth elements is initially targeting seven regions, including Inner Mongolia and Jiangxi province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2019 | 11:22 am

Botswana Diamonds unit to sell 256 carats from South Africa project

The diamonds to be sold by Vutomi, in which Botswana Diamonds holds a 40% interest, are expected to generate short-term cash flow to further develop he Thorny River project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2019 | 11:00 am

India unveils spacecraft that will look for energy sources on the moon

Chandrayaan-2, the country’s second lunar mission, is scheduled to lift off July 15.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2019 | 4:32 am

London Metal Exchange and Fastmarkets to set lithium price benchmark

The exchange will work Fastmarkets to provide the reference price lithium, a key component in the batteries that power electric vehicles and high-tech devices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2019 | 7:20 am

DeepGreen closer to ocean mining battery metals after Swiss cash injection

The Canadian start-up has secured the bulk of the $150 million it needs to carry out its first feasibility studies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2019 | 4:34 am

Pure Gold kicks off exploration campaign at Madsen Red Lake project

The company will focus on the Wedge, Fork, and Russet South satellite deposits with the object of converting and growing mineral resources used in the recently released preliminary economic assessment (PEA).

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2019 | 12:45 pm

Wall at Vale’s Gongo Soco pit begins gradual slide; dam holds

Vale said the Sul Superior dam, located just 1.5 km from the mine, remains intact and that it continues to be monitored 24/7 via radar, drones and a robotic station capable of detecting the slightest movements.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2019 | 10:08 am

Mapped: Who owns the world’s gold reserves

Central banks around the globe have been on a gold buying spree this year, with Russia and China, leading the pack.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2019 | 11:45 am

SolGold’s shares crater on possible mining referendum in Ecuador

Investors worry a referendum on mining in Imbabura, the province in which its flagship Cascabel copper-gold project is located, could jeopardize the mine's future.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2019 | 10:00 am

Vale downplays risk of dam break at Gongo Soco mine

Vale said risk of a new dam break as a consequence of an unstable embankment at Gongo Soco open pit, in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, are now minimal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 28, 2019 | 8:55 am

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