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Gem Diamonds finds sixth 100+ carat stone in 2024

The 212.9 carat Type II white stone was found at Letšeng mine, one of the world’s ten largest diamond operations by revenue.

Staff Writer | May 29, 2024 | 5:19 am

BHP walks away from proposed $49bn takeover of Anglo American

Less than an hour before the 5 p.m. UK cut…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2024 | 4:05 am

Video: McEwen aims to build copper industry’s ‘jewel’ at Los Azules in Argentina

Mining entrepreneur envisions the project with advanced mining facilities, a…

Northern Miner Staff | May 28, 2024 | 10:33 am

Lucapa recovers 195-carat diamond from Lulo mine

The diamond is the sixth largest and the 44th +100…

Staff Writer | May 28, 2024 | 10:10 am

Berkeley seeks $1bn in damages from Spain over uranium mine dispute

The Retortillo project received preliminary approval in 2013, but Spain's…

Reuters | May 28, 2024 | 5:52 am

Saudi Arabia nears $1bn deal for stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq

Through its investment fund Manara Minerals, Saudi Arabia is seeking at least a 25% interest in the Reko Diq copper and gold project.

MINING.COM Editor | April 18, 2024 | 6:27 am

Solaris Resources inks fresh deal with Ecuador communities

The improved agreement, inked by the Warints and Yawi people, emphasizes constructive dialogue and collaboration with local groups.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2024 | 3:15 am

Biden – and steelmakers – promise US Steel will stay American

US Steel Corp has agreed to be bought by Japan's Nippon Steel for $14.9 billion.

Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 12:06 pm

Arrests made, charges laid in largest gold heist in Canadian history

Police investigated the heist last April at the country’s busiest airport that may have netted thieves more than C$20 million.

Staff Writer | April 17, 2024 | 11:07 am

Zambia copper mines hit by state utility’s warning of power cuts

The southern African nation, which relies on hydropower for 85% of its electricity generation, is experiencing rolling blackouts amid an ongoing drought.

Bloomberg News | April 17, 2024 | 5:29 am

Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec

Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth.

MINING.COM Editor | April 17, 2024 | 3:49 am