Rinehart’s $1B SpaceX bet targets mining beyond Earth Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart sees potential ties between its critical minerals portfolio and Elon Musk’s space venture as demand grows. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2026 | 7:17 am
Petra Diamonds cuts put nearly 1,800 jobs at risk, union says South Africa's largest mining union says workers are unfairly blamed for industry pressures amid Petra's Finsch and Cullinan restructuring. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2026 | 3:55 am
De Beers finds Gen Z driving diamond demand rebound Younger consumers are spending more on mined diamonds, offering fresh support for Africa’s key producers. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2026 | 3:52 am
Canada risks losing critical minerals infrastructure race, PwC warns Canada invests 6.6% of GDP in infrastructure, 0.8% less than leaders, needing $34B more yearly by 2050 to close the gap. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2026 | 3:58 am