Fura Gems finds giant emerald at historic Coscuez mine in Colombia
The 25.97-carat rough emerald is considered both “rare and exceptional” given its size, colour saturation and clarity.
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Ethiopians urge Gov’t to revoke permit for billionaire-owned gold mine
Demonstrators say the mine, owned by Saudi billionaire Mohammed al-Amoudi, has caused pollution, brith defects and other health issues.
China lithium top player boosts investment in emerging Australian miner
Chinese companies continue to aggressively try securing steady supply of lithium, a key ingredient in the making of batteries that power electric cars.
Death toll rises to seven at Sibanye mine as all trapped workers rescued
The deaths brings the number of people killed at the company's operations this year to at least 10.
Four miners dead and three still missing at Sibanye-Stillwater mine
Two more quakes were felt Friday near the company's Masakhane gold mine, which cause search and rescue operations to be momentarily halted.
Alrosa to acquire one of the world’s largest diamond polishing firms
Russia's Kristall cuts around 300,000 carats annually and generates revenue of around $200 million.
WGC latest report shows how weak gold demand has been this year
Global demand dropped so much between January and March that the period became the weakest first quarter since the 2008 financial crisis.
Eight still trapped underground at Sibanye mine following seismic event
Contact has been made with three of the workers trapped at the company's Masakhane gold mine.
Lucapa finds yet another large diamond in Angola
The 46-carat pink diamond is the largest coloured gem-quality stone ever recovered at the company's Lulo project.
S. Africa gold miners, workers reach settlement in historic silicosis case
The parties said they believed an out-of-court settlement was far preferable for all concerned than an inevitably lengthy and expensive litigation process .
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.
