De Beers sales show steady recovery in diamond market
Strong figures from world’s largest diamond producer by value's latest sale show improved demand.
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Newcrest shares solid as it starts trading in Canada
Shares in Newcrest were up almost 2% in pre-market trading in Toronto as the miner headed to its second day on the TSX.
Barrick sells Nevada land package to Bullfrog
The deal includes the sale of Barrick’s mining claims, historical resources, permits and water rights in the 1,500 acres adjoining Bullfrog’s project in Nevada.
Cornish Lithium gets $5m funding boost for UK project
The sum is more than twice the original target of £1.5 million (about $2m).
BHP strikes heritage deal ahead of annual meeting
Agreement with Australian Aboriginals defuses shareholder push to halt all mining on sacred Indigenous sites.
Lucapa Diamond restarts Mothae mine in Lesotho
The company said it plans to escalate operations at the mine to 75% capacity as some covid-19 restrictions remain in place.
InoBat unveils world’s first “intelligent” EV battery
The company's Gen1 lithium battery combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Throughput (HTP) technology.
SQM to cut water, brine use by 50% over ten years
SQM produces lithium by pumping brine from beneath the Atacama desert, the world's driest, which has prompted water-starved locals to demand the cancellation of its license.
Yamana Gold to begin trading on London Stock Exchange
The Canadian miner is also hiking its dividend by a further 50% to $0.105/share for the fourth quarter.
Sumitomo to sell stake in Sierra Gorda copper mine
The Japanese miner is "reviewing its strategic options" regarding its 45% interest in the money-losing mine.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
