Gemfields finds largest emerald ever at Zambia mine
The 7,525-carat gemstone was named Chipembele, which means “rhino” in the local dialect of Bemba.
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BHP sheds more Australian coal mines in $1.35 billion deal
The world’s largest miner has agreed to sell its 80% stake in BMC to Stanmore Resources, as part of its retreat from fossil fuels.
Minera Alamos pours first gold at Santana mine in Mexico
Gold was recovered from material stacked during summer and intended primarily to commission the carbon recovery plant and related systems.
Guinea junta names AngloGold executive as mines minister
Moussa Magassouba is a western educated mining engineer and fluent English speaker, with more than 20 years of experience in the industry and no political background.
Volkswagen CEO says Tesla factory will threaten German jobs
Herbert Diess told workers to brace for a deeper overhaul when Tesla starts ramping up production at its first European factory next year.
B2Gold sees imminent end to Mali row over Menankoto
CEO Clive Johnson said he is confident the permit renewal dispute will be resolved “over the course of the next few months."
BHP in talks with Wyloo over Noront takeover
The miners have been in a bidding war for the Canadian company, which owns Eagle’s Nest nickel and copper deposit in Ontario.
Anglo American strategy boss replaces Cutifani as CEO
Duncan Wanblad, 54, will be the first South African to run the company since Tony Trahar stepped down in 2007.
Peru central bank warns against anti-mining protests damage
A rising wave of anti-mining protest in Peru has paralyzed several operations in the world’s second largest copper producing country.
Ramelius trumps Gold Road with sweetened bid for Apollo
It increased its cash-scrip offer by nearly 11% to A62 cents, trumping Gold Road's all-cash A56c per share bid.
Tiernan Gold set to debut on TSX Venture Exchange
Tiernan Gold heads to the TSXV with a flagship Chile project and Hochschild as its top shareholder.
