February 8, 2023

Fancy colour diamond prices up 3.9% in 2022

Prices for yellow diamonds climbed by 4.6% from the previous year, followed by a 3.9% rise in pinks and 1.8% in blues, the FCRF says.

February 8, 2023

Copper price rises on Fed’s comments

The dollar eased after Fed chair failed to offer fresh signs of a hawkish push-back against a resilient labor market in the US.

February 8, 2023

Glencore reopens Peru copper mine with extra security

Antapaccay, one of Peru's largest mines, remained shut for 11 days on security concerns following violent attacks by locals.

February 7, 2023

Scientists search for dark matter in the depths of an abandoned gold mine

Researchers want to lure a hypothesized particle from outer space to the Sanford Underground Research Facility, housed in a former gold mine in South Dakota.

February 7, 2023

NioCorp aims for 92% rare earth recoveries at demo plant in Quebec

Ore came from the company's Elk Creek project, in Nebraska, where it plans to extract metals such as niobium, scandium and titanium.

February 6, 2023

Mammoth gold miner in the making after Newmont’s $17bn bid for Newcrest

The deal would be one of the biggest in Australian history, though initial feedback suggests that Newmont will have to improve its bid to succeed.

February 6, 2023

Savannah Resources aims to cut Portugal lithium mine’s direct emissions to zero

The Barroso project's indirect emissions could be lowered by 54% from the original estimate, thanks to a reduction in power needs.

February 6, 2023

First Quantum suspends loading operations at Cobre Panamá port

The miner said that it might become necessary to shut down Cobre Panama if concentrate is not shipped by mid-February.

February 6, 2023

Sibanye-Stillwater gets key permit for Keliber lithium project

With Keliber, Sibanye-Stillwater seeks a foothold in the European battery metals market.

February 4, 2023

Colombian president reiterates negative to allowing gold mining in the Andes mountains

During a meeting with páramo communities, Gustavo Petro reiterated his opposition to Minesa’s Soto Norte project.