Antwerp World Diamond Centre CEO resigns amid Russia diamond sanctionsAri Epstein did not publicly communicate the reason for his sudden departure.Reuters | April 12, 2024 | 9:29 am
France wants to revive copper mining and speed up green projectsCopper mining has been halted in France for more than…Bloomberg News | April 12, 2024 | 7:41 am
Gina Rinehart-backed lithium hopeful surges after demo batchVulcan Energy has gained nearly 40% this week after announcing…Bloomberg News | April 11, 2024 | 7:56 am
Gold-based sensor helps detect ‘forever chemicals’ in water A new gold-based sensor is able to detect pollution from 'forever chemicals' in water through luminescence. Staff Writer | January 18, 2024 | 6:06 am
Major miners pledge no exploration-related activities at world heritage sites Top miners including Freeport, Teck and Newmont committed to taking urgent action to support a "nature-positive future" by 2030. Reuters | January 18, 2024 | 3:15 am
Australia’s Energy Transition asked to give payment security for Greenland case Energy Transition, formerly Greenland Minerals, has been fighting for the Kvanefjeld rare earths project licence since late 2021. Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 5:24 pm
Serbia wants talks with Rio Tinto over Jadar lithium project Belgrade revoked licences for Rio's $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project in Western Serbia in January 2022. Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 9:44 am
Disorganizing rare-earth ions may improve quantum information storage One of the major barriers to practical quantum computing has been how to make qubits that retain their quantum information long enough to be useful. Staff Writer | January 16, 2024 | 6:06 am
LME to suspend 10% of listed metals brands until they submit responsible sourcing audit The LME added that it was working through the information submitted by the remaining 90% of the brands. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 10:03 am
De Beers cuts diamond prices to revive sales The world’s top producer made one of the steepest cuts to its diamond prices in years. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2024 | 7:21 am
LME CEO aims to have first contracts with Shanghai futures exchange in 2024 The specific contacts to be launched with ShFE were still under discussion. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 6:51 am
Massive green ammonia production key to decarbonizing shipping industry – study New research shows that green ammonia could be used to fulfill the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping. Staff Writer | January 15, 2024 | 6:06 am