December 18, 2019 De Beers final diamond sale of the year gives some hope to depressed market It fetched $425 million for its diamond in December, a slight improvement from the $400 million it obtained in the previous sale.
December 18, 2019 Zimbabwe faces mining asset seizure over canceled joint ventures News comes at a difficult time for Zimbabwe, with its economy forecast to contract 6.5% this year because of crippling foreign-currency, fuel, wheat and power shortages.
December 17, 2019 How to invest like billionaire Eric Sprott Sprott is today’s single largest check writer in the junior arena.
December 17, 2019 Hecla ramps up Lucky Friday mine to full production amid strike The company is moving forward with its Lucky Friday silver mine without the union workers, which have voted to remain on strike.
December 17, 2019 Copper tapped as the next big metals trade of 2020 Most industry analysts expect a “lift-off” for the metal as global demand recovers.
December 17, 2019 How rare earth shocks lifted an upstart Australian mining company The US-China trade war has been a lucrative one for Lynas Corp, owner of the Mount Weld mine, in Western Australia.
December 16, 2019 Northern Star to acquire Newmont’s stake in Super Pit for $800 million Earlier this year, Northern Star was rumored to be the frontrunner for Barrick Gold’s 50% stake in the Super Pit mine.
December 16, 2019 Tesla, Apple among firms accused of aiding child labor in Africa The companies were allegedly part of a system of forced labor that the families claimed led to the death and serious injury of their children.
December 16, 2019 Lynas fails to get Malaysian approval for higher processing limit, shares slide The miner's total neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) production for calendar year 2019 will be similar to that of 2018.
December 16, 2019 Nevada Copper begins production at Pumpkin Hollow The company becomes the first new copper producer in the US over the last decade.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
