India’s Modi says new diamond bourse in Gujarat to create 150,000 jobsSurat, in Gujarat state, cuts and polishes 90% of the world's rough diamonds.Reuters | December 17, 2023 | 11:07 am
Namibia greenlights Bannerman Energy’s Etango uranium project Mining licence comes at a time when prices for the…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2023 | 4:15 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithiumThe start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2023 | 5:13 am
Trevali managers found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Burkina Faso The sentences are related to a flash flood that trapped and killed eight miners in April at the company’s Perkoa zinc operation. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2022 | 3:48 am
Marathon Gold raises $114m to fund Valentine mine construction Building the mine is expected to cost Marathon between C$470 million and C$490 million. Staff Writer | September 13, 2022 | 8:01 am
Petra Diamonds to pay dividends after three-year turnaround CEO Richard Duffy said the results capped "the turnround begun three years ago” amid a diamond market that “remains broadly supportive.” Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2022 | 6:23 am
Strange diamonds from ancient dwarf planet could be key for next-gen machinery Researchers say lonsdaleite could aid the production of ultra-hard machine parts. Staff Writer | September 13, 2022 | 6:06 am
Equinox Gold resumes operations at Los Filos The precious metals miner said it reopened the Mexican gold mine on Sep. 10 following an initial meeting with local leaders. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2022 | 3:46 am
Fortuna finds more gold at Sunbird ahead of first gold at Seguela Seguela will be Fortuna’s fifth mine, and is expected to produce 133,000 oz. gold a year. Staff Writer | September 12, 2022 | 2:26 pm
G Mining proceeds with construction of Tocantinzinho gold project in Brazil Over a mine life of 10.5 years, the TZ project is expected to produce 1.83 million oz. of gold, averaging 175,000 oz. per year. Staff Writer | September 12, 2022 | 9:15 am
Colombia to require environmental permits for exploration Companies operating in Colombia currently need environmental permission only for the extraction and production phases of projects. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 12, 2022 | 6:59 am
Ivanhoe, Gecamines kick off construction at Kipushi zinc mine in DRC On care and maintenance since 1993, Kipushi will be one of the world's highest-grade zinc mines when it begins production in 2024. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 12, 2022 | 3:43 am