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Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds

The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine as a source of the world’s biggest and high-quality pink diamonds.

Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 7:00 am

Great Southern Copper expands into lithium in Chile

The UK-based mineral exploration company has secured the Monti lithium project,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2023 | 6:03 am

Gold Fields to make decision on Ghana mine by early 2024

Gold Fields (JSE, NYSE: GFI) said on Wednesday it planned…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2023 | 3:46 am

Will AI replace geologists in mineral discovery?

As opposed to the oil and gas industry, which has…

James Cooper | September 19, 2023 | 4:27 pm

US gov’t mulls 50-year mining ban in New Mexico

Proposal seeks to ban mining and oil drilling in northern…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2023 | 6:39 am

K+S Potash Canada to boost production at Bethune mine in Saskatchewan

Focus is to establish the team that will drive the growth plan as production capacity is targeted toward 4 million tonnes per year, doubling the current output of the operation.

Staff Writer | May 25, 2022 | 10:21 am

Cleaner gold extraction technology goes global

"This technology will offer many benefits to resource industries, including being a much more efficient, safe and environmentally-friendly extraction method."

Staff Writer | May 25, 2022 | 6:06 am

Court ruling allows Hudbay Minerals to move Copper World project forward in Arizona

Rosemont, remains stalled on environmental grounds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2022 | 5:07 am

Canada’s minerals extraction in situation critical

With urgency in getting new mines developed, governments will need to streamline permitting processes.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | May 24, 2022 | 1:36 pm

Glencore charged with bribery in London, pleads guilty in the US

The mining and commodities trader pled guilty to bribery charges as part of settlements with authorities in the US and UK.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2022 | 8:32 am

Gem Diamonds finds 129-carat diamond in Lesotho

The high-quality white diamond is the first one over 100 carats mined this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2022 | 6:33 am

Canada’s first rare earth producer begins shipping concentrate

Vital Metals' Nechalacho rare earths mine in the Northwest Territories has begun deliveries.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2022 | 1:18 pm

Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report

The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 11:55 am

Americas’ oldest mine now identified

An ancient mine in eastern Wyoming was used by humans to produce red ocher starting nearly 13,000 years ago.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 6:06 am

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