Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study

A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am

South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars

British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2024 | 3:46 am

Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the war

Despite the hype, man-made diamonds only account for 20% of global diamond jewellery sales and analysts expect their price to fall.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 8:20 am

Lower energy prices help Aurubis’ first-half profit

Group revenue for the first half of the year fell 6% to 8.25 billion euros, roughly in line with expectations.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:46 am

Eurobattery Minerals to acquire majority stake in Spanish tungsten miner

Miner signed a non-binding letter of intent to invest €2.5 million in Spanish company Tungsten San Juan and obtain 51% ownership on a fully diluted basis.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 5:16 am

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Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study

South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars

Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the war

Lower energy prices help Aurubis’ first-half profit

Eurobattery Minerals to acquire majority stake in Spanish tungsten miner

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