November 1, 2019 Firestone resumes operations at Liqhobong diamond mine Firestone has installed rented diesel generators to power the Lesotho mine's processing plant.
November 1, 2019 Anti-plastic trend raising aluminium demand — Novelis The world's largest producer of rolled aluminium products expects demand to also be underpinned by a trend towards more electrically powered cars.
October 31, 2019 Rio Tinto flags higher costs, cloudy Australian aluminium future Rio, which could become the world's top iron ore producer this year, was beset by weather and operational issues in the first quarter which caused it to cut its annual…
October 31, 2019 The copper market is so bleak miners are turning to the gospel The mood is a reversal from a year ago, as demand for most metals suffers due to the US-China trade war.
October 30, 2019 Europe-led global certification scheme for raw materials expected in 2020 CERA (Certification of Raw Materials) harmonizes standards of ethics, environmental and social impact across every material in every country.
October 29, 2019 Galantas Gold suspends blasting operations at Irish mine While some operations will continue at the Omagh gold mine, the Canadian junior will reduce its workforce and try raising funds.
October 29, 2019 Green aluminum, coming soon to a metals-trading desk near you The lightweight metal used in cars, airplanes and drinks cans is touted as a green alternative, yet it’s the most carbon-intensive industrial metal to produce.
October 29, 2019 Even a lifelong copper bull isn’t sure the next move will be up It’s a dramatic shift from a year ago, when just about everyone in the industry was bullish on the metal used in pipes and wires.
October 29, 2019 Cobalt market to avoid shortage despite Congo mine closure — Nornickel Prices are now down 60% from their spring 2018 peak.
October 29, 2019 Sibanye Gold CEO says New York listing possible in 2021 Plan to move Sibanye’s primary listing isn’t immediate and could still be two years out, after the company has sufficiently paid down its debt.
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. January 18, 2026 | 06:47 am