Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacle Angola’s state-owned diamond producer said some clients were deterred by its partnership with Alrosa. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 6:58 am
Asia Gold: Festivities spark slight demand in India; China on holiday Indian jewelers unsure about festive demand - dealer. Reuters | October 4, 2024 | 6:53 am
Mining People: Freeman Gold, Spanish Mountain, Wesdome Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | October 4, 2024 | 6:11 am
Coeur Mining to buy Silvercrest in $1.7 billion deal The addition of Silvercrest's Las Chispas mine in Mexico positions Coeur among the world's top silver miners, with an output 21 million ounces a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2024 | 3:58 am
China files appeal to WTO on Canada’s tariffs on EVs, metal products Canada began imposing on Tuesday a 100% levy on EVs shipped from China, having also announced in late August a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products. Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 3:07 pm
Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine moves into commercial production underground The miner said last year it was going ahead with a $40 million expansion of Diavik, which will extend the operation’s life to at least early 2026. Staff Writer | October 3, 2024 | 3:04 pm
India, US sign pact to cooperate on critical battery mineral supply chains Indian trade minister Piyush Goya described the agreement as a memorandum of understanding but did not provide further details on its scope. Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 1:03 pm
Central banks rein back on gold purchases in August — WGC The WGC notes that only four central banks added gold (of a tonne or more) to their reserves during the month of August. Staff Writer | October 3, 2024 | 11:46 am
Video: Liberty Gold expects imminent PFS for Idaho Black Pine gold project to boost ounces The project holds 3 million oz. contained metal, according to a February resource update, and could hold as much as 5 million oz. gold, COO says. Northern Miner Staff | October 3, 2024 | 11:34 am
