Nanodiamond-embedded contact lenses the latest approach to treat glaucoma
As a side benefit, the use of diamonds makes contact lenses more durable.
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Twelve of dozens illegal miners trapped in a South African mine rescued and arrested
Others refuse to come out for fear of arrest.
Canadian potash miners trapped underground rescued unharmed
Miners just had to wait out the smoke in the mine and stay underground overnight.
Legendary Aussie prospector search for space junk turns to gold
Down Under’s richest living prospector Mark Creasy, just got US$167 million richer.
Duke Energy coal ash spill now subject to criminal probe
It was the third-largest coal ash spill in US history.
Codelco’s challenges escalate as workers reject contract offer
The copper giant is having a rough start of the year with sinking copper prices, lack of cash and escalating costs.
Petra gets $26m for its South African 29.6-carat blue diamond
Rock was sold to US luxury jeweller Cora International NY through South Africa-based Golden Yellow Diamonds.
Nautilus Minerals goes hard on PNG gov’t over Solwara 1 dispute
The seafloor miner revoked Papua New Guinea’s right to a 30% in its flagship project Solwara 1, and is now seeking undisclosed damages.
Anglo American profit hit by strikes, logs $1.9 billion writedown
"We are not happy," said CEO Mark Cutifani.
Gold sector nightmare not over: price drop forcing them to slash reserves
Despite extreme measures taken by gold miners to balance their books, the sector continues to suffer the aftermath of last year’s precious metal price nosedive.
US widens lead over Europe in critical minerals race: WSJ
US critical minerals spending is outpacing Europe, raising fears EU manufacturers may stay reliant on China for key raw materials.