Cornish Lithium test site ready as it moves towards production

Cornish Lithium finds “globally significant” grades at UK project

Initial testing of geothermal waters in Cornwall’s historic mining area shows they contain some of the world’s highest grades and best overall chemical qualities for lithium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2020 | 3:53 am

Petra finds five blue diamonds but no clear path to recovery

While the discovery is a boost for the struggling diamond miner, it won’t be enough to turn around Petra's fortunes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2020 | 9:09 am

Diamond industry forecast for 2021 and beyond

Bids open for Canadian “flawless” 102-carat diamond

Bids for the rare 102.39-carat diamond opened on Sep. 15, and it may become one of the most expensive stones ever to sell at auction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2020 | 6:28 am

Iron ore price retreats as steel slides and BHP shifts into gear at South Flank

BHP says traditional owners should weigh in on cultural heritage inquiry

BHP said gag clauses in land agreements won't be enforced if Aboriginal groups publicly object to its management of their cultural heritage.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2020 | 3:48 am

Lundin Gold beats 2021 production targets at Fruta del Norte

Lundin Gold granted permit for new Ecuador target

Initial exploration work on the drill-ready Barbasco target, about 7 km south of Fruta del Norte.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2020 | 7:05 am

BHP CEO says supply disruptions may last years; may speed up Jansen project

BHP puts top-level salaries on ice

The world's No.1 miner paid its chief executive Mike Henry $6.1 million for the first six months on the job.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2020 | 3:48 am

MegumaGold and Osprey merge

The deal creates a Nova Scotia-focused gold exploration company with a consolidated land package.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2020 | 7:09 am

Gemfields attempts mitigate virus effect with mini-auctions

Gemfields warns of large loss as pandemic hits auctions

The precious gemstones miner expects to swing to an interim net loss in H1 as it has only been able to hold one sale due to covid-19.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2020 | 5:37 am

SolGold’s pre-feasibility study for Alpala delayed

SolGold gets $100m injection from Franco-Nevada

The funding is part of a net-smelter royalty finance agreement (NSR) between the parties.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2020 | 2:49 am

De Beers cuts prices for smaller diamonds

De Beers sales hint diamond market has bottomed out

Improved sales show the diamond market may have bottomed out and be on the slow road to recovery, say analysts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2020 | 8:03 am

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