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Trafigura to pilot sustainable supply chain finance program for Mexican miners

The company is piloting a sustainable supply chain finance program with eFactor Network for mining companies in Mexico.

Staff Writer | December 14, 2022 | 8:47 am

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper-cobalt mine in Zambia

The Mingomba deposit hosts average copper grades about six times…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2022 | 6:16 am

Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender

A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is…

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 6:50 am

Rio Tinto hunts for lithium deals, eyes Jadar revival

Lithium prices, expected to stay at record highs, have the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 6:38 am

Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover

Martin Preece, who runs the company’s South Deep gold mine…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 3:25 am

Swiss trader accused of laundering mafia money with diamonds

A Swiss trader stands trial on Thursday accused of knowingly buying diamonds worth $750,000 on behalf of Italian criminals to help them launder the proceeds of a $35 million tax scam.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 9:57 am

Iron ore price drops as China steps up efforts to curb soaring commodity prices

On Wednesday, China's cabinet vowed to strengthen its management of commodity supply and demand to curb "unreasonable" price increases.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 9:54 am

China’s largest jewellery retailer backs mined diamonds

Partnership between diamond miners and Chow Tai Fook aims to boost demand for mined rocks in China, particularly among young consumers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2021 | 9:07 am

The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test

Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 6:43 am