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MMG’s gigantic Las Bambas mine in Peru to open next year despite protests

The copper mine, one of the world's biggest, is on track to begin production in the first quarter of 2016, despite weak prices and relentless protests against the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2015 | 8:30 am

Diamond Services sets up synthetic screening service in Shanghai following successful installation of mini Raman Spectrometer in Surat

Diamond Services has announced that it will begin offering synthetic diamond screening services directly to the Chinese diamond trade through the facilities in Shanghai of NGGC, the state-owned gem laboratory that is one of the largest grading institutes in China.

Diamond Services Ltd. | October 21, 2015 | 9:00 am

Canada’s Ivanhoe to start copper production at new DRC mine in 2018

The Vancouver-based miner estimates that Kamoa, discovered in 2007, holds the equivalent of at least 45 million tonnes of pure copper.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2015 | 5:11 am

Beijing rescues giant iron ore importer

Chinese government intervenes to save Sinosteel from default indicating Beijing's free market reforms are stuttering.

Frik Els | October 20, 2015 | 11:46 am

Construction of giant York Potash mine to begin next year

The $3.15 billion project will tap into the world’s largest and highest grade deposit of polyhalite, used as a fertilizer, inside the North York Moors National Park.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2015 | 8:08 am

Iron ore price faces big China bail out test

Iron ore drops to 12-week low ahead of Beijing decision whether to bail out giant iron ore, steel trader and Rio Tinto JV partner on the brink of default.

Frik Els | October 19, 2015 | 11:57 am

Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamonds celebrated in China with a unique collaboration

Rio Tinto’s spectacular diamonds from its Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia are the centrepiece of a unique collaboration to celebrate five years of partnership with China’s premier diamond jewellery company Chow Tai Fook.

Rio Tinto | October 19, 2015 | 11:39 am

Vale iron ore output hits new record

The world’s largest producer of iron ore continues to flood the market with the addition of 88.2 million metric tons in the third quarter of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2015 | 9:05 am

Rare earth producers say illegal mining in China responsible for low prices

As a result, all rare earths producers inside and outside China are facing extremely challenging conditions, say insiders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2015 | 8:58 am

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