January 14, 2024 International organizations pen letter, report supporting Salvadoran anti-mining activists Five men arrested last year played a central role in the events that led the Salvadoran government to pass the first-ever national prohibition on metals mining in 2017.
January 13, 2024 China coal mine accident kills at least 10, prompts safety checks At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in the city of Pingdingshan, in central China.
January 12, 2024 China coal mine accident kills at least 8, rescue ops underway Preliminary investigation showed the accident occurred due to a coal and gas outburst at the mine.
January 12, 2024 Platinum-palladium catalyst helps produce environmentally friendlier chemical feedstock A new platinum-palladium-based catalyst allows for the manufacturing of propylene oxide without the toxic chemicals normally required for its production.
January 11, 2024 Serra Verde enters commercial production in Brazil Pela Ema is the first mine outside Asia to produce four critical magnetic rare earths.
January 11, 2024 Gem Diamonds and Lucara find first big stones of 2024 Gem Diamonds has unearthed a 295-carat rough at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, while Lucara recovered a 166-carat rough at Letšeng in Botswana.
January 10, 2024 Gemfields says rubies making headway in Chinese market The company's report, the second since 2020, reveals that rubies are gaining steam among Chinese consumers.
January 10, 2024 Scientists gain new insights into diamond rain on Neptune, Uranus Diamond rain on Neptune and Uranus forms at a lower depth than previously thought.
January 10, 2024 De Beers to spend $1 billion on Botswana mine expansion The approved investment will be used to convert the Jwaneng open pit mine into an underground diamond operation.
January 9, 2024 High-grade results ‘bode well’ for Graphite One feasibility this year The results from about 8,730 metres across 52 drill holes were part of Graphite One’s largest exploration program in the company’s history at the Graphite Creek project.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
