Diamond sales at Botswana’s Debswana hit record high in 2022 Sales of diamonds from Debswana stood at $4.588 billion in 2022 compared to $3.466 billion in 2021. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 9:02 am
Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in Congo Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" for mineral resources driving conflict and exploitation. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 8:58 am
Caterpillar profit falls as costs weigh Fourth-quarter earnings per share slid by 29%. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 7:45 am
Epiroc says demand for mining equipment to remain high Order intake rose 18% but fell 4% when excluding acquisitions, which JP Morgan called "disappointing". Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 7:42 am
Philippine nickel mining group rejects proposed tax on ore exports The proposed tax on mineral ore exports is part of the overall plan to establish a new fiscal regime for the industry to boost government revenue. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 4:25 am
China’s copper costs driven up by Maike’s woes, output glitches China's copper buyers face higher costs for the metal this year, buyers and analysts said. Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 4:17 pm
Brazil miner lobby seeks end to illegal mining that caused Yanomami tragedy Ibram, which represents multinational and large domestic mining firms operating in Brazil, is asking the new government to take steps to break a network that launders illegal gold. Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 1:53 pm
Glencore sells Russian aluminum into LME storage, sources say A build-up of Russian metal is likely to raise concern in the market that benchmark LME prices will weaken. Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 10:25 am
EU recovers appetite for trade in green industry push The European Union is aiming to enact up to five trade deals in record time to ensure its future as a clean tech leader. Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 6:53 am
Indonesia sees record coal exports of more than 500 million tonnes in 2023 Last year, Indonesia produced 687 million tonnes of coal. Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 6:25 am
Lynas Rare Earths’ quarterly revenue rises on strong demand Quarterly output of NdPr came in at 1,508 rare earth oxide tonnes compared with 1,359 tonnes a year earlier. Reuters | January 29, 2023 | 2:05 pm
North Carolina gives Piedmont Lithium 2nd extension to file documents State officials since August 2021 have been reviewing how the proposed mine, which has garnered widespread opposition. Reuters | January 27, 2023 | 6:34 pm