Gemfields picks ex-De Beers boss Bruce Cleaver as new chairBruce Cleaver, who was at the helm of De Beers for seven years to 2023, takes the position effective July 1.Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2024 | 3:53 am
Critical Metals to acquire controlling stake in world’s biggest rare earth projectThe Tanbreez project in Greenland has a 28.2 million tonne…Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 9:44 am
Botswana in talks to raise stake in De BeersPresident Mokgweetsi Masisi also said the government will play a…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2024 | 5:43 am
Grupo Mexico weighs bid for First Quantum’s Spanish mine First Quantum initiated a process to sell its Las Cruces mine in southern Spain in December after the sudden closure of the Cobre Panama mine. Bloomberg News | January 11, 2024 | 8:52 am
Ferrexpo reports 33% slump in annual iron ore pellet production Shares of Ferrexpo were down 3.1% in early trade on Thursday. Reuters | January 11, 2024 | 8:16 am
Share of Russian aluminum in LME warehouses rises to 90% after UK curbs The rise follows a restriction imposed by Britain on entities and individuals taking physical delivery of Russian-made base metals. Reuters | January 10, 2024 | 9:31 am
Scientists gain new insights into diamond rain on Neptune, Uranus Diamond rain on Neptune and Uranus forms at a lower depth than previously thought. Staff Writer | January 10, 2024 | 6:06 am
Norway approves deep sea mining in Arctic Ocean The bill, voted 80-20 by lawmakers on Tuesday, allows commercial mineral exploration, but mining licences won't be issued just yet. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2024 | 9:35 am
Asian buyers profit from record discounts for near-term LME copper The discount hit a record high of $108 a metric ton on Jan. 8. Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:32 am
Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean. Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am
Spanish activist group blasts exploration project in Huelva Geoland Services plans to explore 2,000 hectares in the search for graphite, gold, silver, and nickel. Staff Writer | January 7, 2024 | 1:20 pm
Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception. Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am