Alrosa’s pink diamond sets new record price at auction
“The Spirit of the Rose”— a flawless 14.83-carat pink gem — sold for $26.6 million at Sothbey’s in Geneva.
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Denison resumes environmental process for uranium mine in Canada
The miner had paused the process in March, due to the impact of covid-19 restrictive measures.
West Africa judge finds Guinea guilty of 2012 mine site killings
The Economic Community of West African States Court found Guinea responsible for the killing of six villagers and the wrongful arrest, injury or torture of 15 others at a 2012 protest.
Gemfields attempts to mitigate virus effect with mini-auctions
The emeralds and rubies miner doesn't know when it might be able to host its next auction, or generate meaningful revenue from sales, due to the “severe” impact of covid-19 restrictions.
Rio Tinto, Bluejay to jointly explore for nickel in Finland
Rio could earn up to a 75% interest in Bluejay's Enonkoski project by injecting $20 million over three stages.
UK court blocks lawsuit against BHP over Brazil dam burst
Case was the largest group claim in English legal history.
JX Nippon buys partner’s stake in Caserones copper mine
Move comes as partner Mitsui & Co. put up for sale its 22.63% stake in the loss-making mine and posted a $67 million loss from the Chile operation.
Kirkland Lake’s results boosted by Detour mine
The mine, which Kirland gained through its acquisition of Detour Gold early this year, now accounts for more than 40% of the company’s 2020 free cash flow.
Codelco to search for lithium at Chile’s second-largest salt flat
Environmental regulators in Atacama have approved the miner's lithium exploration campaign at Maricunga.
Iamgold cuts guidance on Westwood mine halt
Iamgold now expects output to be in the range of 630,000 ounces to 680,000 ounces.
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.
