Lucara finds unbroken 549-carat diamond, fourth-largest mined at Karowe
The Botswana mine has already produced six diamonds greater than 100 carats this year.
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Peabody Energy posts huge loss on weak coal fundamentals
It said that macro industry conditions, including a mild Northern winter, low natural gas prices, as well as trade and import policy uncertainties, were a challenging backdrop to start the year.
Ivanhoe’s giant Kamoa-Kakula copper project in DRC keeps getting bigger
The updated mineral resource estimate puts the combined Kamoa-Kakula project at 423 million tonnes grading 4.68% copper, at a 3% cut off.
BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain
The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.
BHP to supply water for Escondida mine from desalination plant only
The miner already gets more than 40% of the water it needs from the ocean and has vowed to stop using fresh water drawn from the surface and underground in Chile by 2030.
Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst
Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on shaky grounds at best, consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says.
Gem Diamonds finds 183-carat rough at Letšeng mine in Lesotho
Analysts say that while the diamond showed signs of breakage, it could fetch more than $5 million.
Green, social and sustainability bonds to reach $400 billion in 2020
Moody’s expects 2020 to be another exemplary year for the environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market, with issuances expected to reach record levels.
Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss
Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.
China’s top lithium miner struggles to pay $6 billion debt
A collapse in lithium prices has left Tianqi struggling to cover loans that used to expand overseas.
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.
