BHP targets Anglo American in bid valued at $39 billion

Takeover would represent the first mega deal among the world’s biggest diversified miners in over a decade.

Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 3:39 pm

Anglo American bullish on copper outlook, cuts diamond targets

It produced 11% more copper in the first quarter, but its diamond unit De Beers saw output drop by 23% on high inventories.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2024 | 5:35 am

Gem Diamonds finds 169 carat stone in Lesotho

This is the fourth greater than 100 carat Type II white diamond unearthed this year at the prolific Letšeng mine.

Staff Writer | April 22, 2024 | 4:58 am

Antwerp World Diamond Centre CEO resigns amid Russia diamond sanctions

Ari Epstein did not publicly communicate the reason for his sudden departure.

Reuters | April 12, 2024 | 9:29 am

Karelian says Finland asset likely to hold more coloured diamonds

The Irish explorer said the samples were taken in the Kuhmo region of Finland, where it found a green diamond in 2022.

Staff Writer | April 9, 2024 | 6:01 am

Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief

Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 3:39 am

Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks.

Frik Els | April 5, 2024 | 9:47 am

Winsome Resources reveals plan to repurpose Renard diamond plant in Quebec for lithium

Quebec has seen an explosion of lithium spodumene discoveries in recent years, and developers are competing to bring the first product to Western markets.

Henry Lazenby | April 3, 2024 | 1:11 pm

New beetle species discovered at Orapa diamond mine in Botswana

Researchers say the Orapa deposits are enriching humanity’s understanding of Cretaceous ecosystems.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 6:06 am

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Star Diamond acquires Buffalo Hills project in Alberta

Anglo American kicks off coal assets sale — report

Weak Chinese demand dents India’s diamond exports, industry seeks support

Gem Diamonds unearths 123-carat stone in Lesotho

Rio Tinto completes largest off-grid solar plant build in Canada’s North

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