November 18, 2022 Massive emerald cluster sets new record at Gemfields auction The Kafubu Cluster, found at the Kagem mine in Zambia in 2020, became the most expensive single emerald item ever sold by Gemfields.
November 17, 2022 Minister denies Baffinland Iron Mines expansion in Nunavut Mary River, considered one of the world’s richest iron deposits, opened in 2015 and ships about six million tonnes of ore a year.
November 17, 2022 Charts: How much will coal’s transition cost? US announced a $20 billion package this week to help Indonesia shift to renewable energy.
November 17, 2022 Lucara extends sales deal with HB by 10 years It allows Lucara sell its +10.8 carat diamond production from Karowe mine, which account for 60% to 70% of its revenue.
November 17, 2022 BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue launch pilot program to create safer workplaces The pilot program will be completed by volunteers who are currently undertaking apprenticeships or traineeships with the three companies.
November 16, 2022 Anglo American greens Australia operations The company has reached an agreement with the Queensland government to supply all of its Australian power needs from wind and solar generation by 2025
November 16, 2022 Capital investments in Western Canada’s natural gas sector to increase upstream production The Alberta Energy Regulator projected capital spending on oil and gas to increase to C$17 billion this year, which would be a 56% increase over 2021.
November 16, 2022 Talon Metals closes $28 million bought deal for Tamarack nickel project According to the company, a “significant amount” of the net proceeds will be used for advancing work related to the planned exploration and development program.
November 16, 2022 BHP says strike at Escondida copper mine “unjustifiable” BHP said the “forceful action” risks the safety of its workers and facilities and would hurt operations and Chile’s economy.
November 16, 2022 Scientists learn what it takes to develop gold-based meta-materials Researchers have achieved first insights into engineering crystal growth by atomically precise metal nanoclusters.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am
