Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Alrosa kicks off mining at new diamond field in Siberia

President Vladimir Putin, who attended the opening ceremony, said the new operation reinforced the state-controlled firm's position as a diamond world leader.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2018 | 6:49 am

Chaarat Gold buys Armenian mine from Russia’s Polymetal for $55m

Deal is part of Chaarat’s intention of becoming a major regional player in Central Asia, with an annual production of 1 million ounces, which aims to reach through acquisitions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2018 | 8:45 am

BHP cuts China, US growth forecasts on trade tensions

The world’s largest miner has cut its economic growth forecasts for the world's two biggest economies as the superpowers engage in a "lose-lose" trade spat.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2018 | 6:15 am

Chaarat Gold says Centerra refused C$2B offer for firm, not just Kumtor

The gold miner has given up on Kumtor and decided to focus its efforts on completing a deal for Armenia-based Kapan Mining instead

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2018 | 3:44 am

China refutes reports accusing it of curbing rare earths output

Beijing claims rare earth output quotas for the second half of 2018 only appear lower because the limit for the first six months of the year was for a larger portion of the total annual quota.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2018 | 3:44 am

Lynas jumps after winning temporary extension for Malaysia rare earth plant

The Australian rare earths miner has been granted an extension to a temporary permit to store residue at its Malaysian site.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2018 | 2:00 am

Canada injects C$5m into Goldcorp’s Borden mine as prize for innovation

Grant supports innovation to cut greenhouse emissions, which the gold miner will do by opening the first underground mine in Canada to replace all diesel mobile equipment with battery electric vehicles.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2018 | 9:56 am

World’s two top diamond miners join forces to test blockchain pilot

Alrosa has joined rival De Beers' Tracr industry blockchain traceability platform, aimed at clearing the supply chain of imposters and conflict diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2018 | 6:11 am

Firestone hails strong start of second quarter despite slight recoveries fall

The Africa-focused miner sold a 68-carats white diamond for just under $1 million, which became its third most valuable stone to date.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2018 | 4:50 am

Leagold said restarting Santa Luz mine in Brazil requires $82 million

Santa Luz is a fully constructed open pit mine, which originally started production mid-2013 but was placed on care and maintenance in 2014.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2018 | 9:05 am

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