May 7, 2021 Is uranium coming back in vogue? BMO Capital Markets forecasts a 33 million lb. deficit of uranium this year, or about 18% of current demand.
May 7, 2021 Australia’s Macquarie bank to exit coal by 2024 The lender will stop financing coal projects by 2024 as it aligns its business with global commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
May 7, 2021 Magnet rare earth oxides market to increase fivefold by 2030 — report Adamas Intelligence forecasts that the market for magnet rare earth oxides will increase to $15.65 billion from the current $2.98 billion.
May 7, 2021 Fancy color diamond prices show mixed results in Q1 2021 The Fancy Color Research Foundation reported the latest results of its Fancy Color Diamond Index.
May 7, 2021 Kyrgyzstan to temporarily take over Centerra’s Kumtor mine Parliament has passed a law allowing the government to run Kumtor gold mine for up to three months, based on environmental concerns.
May 6, 2021 Lucara secures $220 million for Karowe expansion The backing of five lenders will be used to fund the company’s underground expansion plan for its Karowe mine in Botswana.
May 6, 2021 Rio Tinto shareholders reject former CEO’s exit package More than 60% of the votes cast at Rio's annual meetings in London and Sydney were against Jean-Sébastien Jacques' exit package.
May 5, 2021 World iron ore output to rise 5.1% by 2025 — report The growth with be possible as new projects come on-stream, GlobalData says.
May 5, 2021 Ivanhoe Mines promises zero emissions at Kamoa-Kakula The Canadian company is committed to net-zero operational Scope 1 and 2 emissions at its copper mine in DRC.
May 5, 2021 Lucapa sells $1.5 million worth of Mothae diamonds The 3,617 carat parcel of rough diamonds was sold for $420 per carat.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
