“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auction The 10.57-carat diamond also carries the highest price per carat estimate placed on any rock or gemstone ($3.3 million). Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 3:46 am
Jervois halts Idaho project on weak cobalt prices Shares in the Australian battery metals miner cratered about 42% on the suspension of final construction at the cobalt project. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 7:59 am
Botswana Diamonds begins mining in South Africa Marsfontein is serving as a proof-of-concept trial project, which will help improve operations at the miner's flagship Thorny River project. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 4:42 am
Australian man finds giant gold nugget worth $160K The 4.6kg nugget was found in Victoria's goldfields, which were the heart of Australia's gold rush in the 1800s. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 3:38 am
Lundin Mining pays $950m for controlling stake in Caserones copper mine in Chile The Canadian miner is acquiring a 51% stake in the company that operates Caserones from Japan’s JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corp. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2023 | 3:45 am
Mexico okays Pan American Silver-Yamana Gold deal With the acquisition of Yamana, Pan American is increasing its Latin American portfolio to 12 mining operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2023 | 5:49 am
Scotgold Resources shares collapse on grades and funding woes The company behind Cononish, Scotland’s first commercial gold and silver mine, said it may not be able to meet future financial obligations. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2023 | 3:46 am
Gemfields shares jump on record revenue for 2022 The Africa-focused emeralds and rubies miner posted a 2022 revenue of $341 million, a 32% increase from the previous year. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 24, 2023 | 7:12 am
Bolivia pushes for Latin America-wide lithium policy The idea is part of a broader initiative involving Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile to form an OPEC-like lithium cartel. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 24, 2023 | 3:56 am