December 19, 2019

Zambia drops 15% export tax on gemstones

The levy on gemstones, excluding diamonds, was meant to increase the country's revenues, but ended up hitting output.

December 19, 2019

From Barrick to First Quantum: Top miners look ahead to 2020

Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.

December 19, 2019

Brazil’s Bolsonaro says bill to open indigenous reserves to mining, agriculture ready

The proposed rule would have to be approved by Congress, which goes on recess on Friday and doesn’t resume functions until February.

December 19, 2019

Lucara Diamond’s sales beat expectations in fresh sign of market improvement

Average price per carat was $548, 16% more than expected and about 40% higher than the average price achieved in the previous quarter.

December 18, 2019

Core Gold turns down proposal from unnamed gold miner

Shares of Core Gold are down more than 10% at market close Wednesday.

December 18, 2019

FEATURE: Brazil zinc giant growth ambitions undiminished

MINING.COM catches up with Brazilian zinc miner Nexa Resources two years after its $500m IPO about its expansion drive and company overhaul.

December 18, 2019

Coal endures as world’s favorite fuel for electricity generation

Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialized nations.

December 18, 2019

Morgan Stanley restarts its base metals business

The move comes as rising volumes and volatility in industrial metals have boosted revenues for investment banks after years of lacklustre market conditions.

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

Copper tapped as the next big metals trade of 2020

Most industry analysts expect a “lift-off” for the metal as global demand recovers.