November 2, 2022

Gem Diamonds lowers 2022 guidance despite solid Q3

Output was hurt by a two-day halt in Lesotho during the country's general elections, as well as by an equipment breakdown, now repaired.

November 2, 2022

Diamonds trade watchdog mulls fate of Russian gems

The Kimberley Process is expected to decide this week whether Russian diamonds should be declared conflict gems.

November 1, 2022

Copper price jumps on weaker dollar

The head of the European Central Bank said further interest rises would come despite the rising probability of a euro zone recession.

November 1, 2022

‘Bait and switch’: House Committee asks A.G. to investigate alleged Pebble deception

A US Transportation and Infrastructure House Committee report recommends asking the attorney general to investigate alleged false statements made by the company to Congress.

November 1, 2022

Stretchable lithium-ion battery packaging developed to give wearable devices a boost

The solution brings wearable devices closer to becoming more feasible, opening up opportunities in the medical field.

November 1, 2022

Sibanye-Stillwater may cut thousands of jobs at gold mines in South Africa

The miner will enter into consultations with stakeholders, which could impact 1,959 employees and 465 contractors. 

October 31, 2022

Argonaut completes financing package for Magino gold mine

The company has arranged a term loan of $200 million and a revolving credit facility of $50 million for development and construction of an open pit and conventional mill.

October 31, 2022

Next-gen electrolytes may give lithium metal batteries a boost

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries.

October 31, 2022

PureGold Mining seeks creditor protection

PureGold said it had made the application after considering cash position, scheduled debt payments, forecast revenue and expenses.

October 31, 2022

Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – report

The EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations failed on Tesla's concerns about the Swiss miner's coal business, FT.com reported.