Taylor Swift’s vintage ring shines new light on diamond industry
Dealers say her ring has drawn renewed interest in antique stones, prized for what lab-grown diamonds lack: scarcity and story.
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Taseko wraps up Florence build, nears first copper output
The Florence copper project in Arizona is moving from build to operations as Taseko lines up its next phase of copper growth.
Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test
Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies.
Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile
Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains.
Lundin seeks Chile permit for $150M Caserones upgrade
Market-driven upgrades aim to secure long-term operations at Caserones without raising output or water use.
AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P
The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.
Collahuasi permit setback jolts Chile copper sector
Anglo American and Glencore face renewed delays as Chile reopens review of a major desalination project at the copper mine.