China’s largest jewellery retailer backs mined diamonds
Partnership between diamond miners and Chow Tai Fook aims to boost demand for mined rocks in China, particularly among young consumers.
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SQM shuns fears of higher taxes in Chile, fast-tracks expansions
Expansions are expected to boost SQM's output to 180,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate and 30,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide by the end of 2022.
Glencore leads miners in cobalt blockchain pilot
The Re|Source project will be tested in real operating conditions, from cobalt mines in the DRC to electric vehicle production sites, and will run until the end of 2021.
India’s covid crisis hits De Beers diamond sales
India, where the majority of diamonds are cut and polished, is grappling with one of the world’s deadliest surge in infections.
Canada has “right ingredients” to be EV battery leader
Report shows that having most of the highly-demanded battery materials is not enough and outlines a set of immediate must-dos for Canada to get into the battery game.
Centerra moves to protect investors after Kumtor seized
The miner said it's taking all measures possible to protect shareholders and is seeing good support from the Canadian and UK governments.
Rio Tinto puts last diamonds mined at iconic Argyle up for sale
Argyle, the world’s biggest and the main global source of high-quality pink diamonds, ceased operations last year.
Rio Tinto, Antipa more than double mineral resource at JV gold project
The partners have added 800,000 gold ounces to Calibre gold deposit's inferred mineral, part of their Citadel copper-gold project.
Newmont completes acquisition of GT Gold
The transaction gives the world’s No. 1 gold miner the Tatogga gold-copper project in the Golden Triangle district of B.C.
Ganfeng Lithium mulls opening battery plant in Argentina
The Chinese lithium giant has inked an initial deal to explore setting up a plant in Argentina's northwestern Jujuy province.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
