June 13, 2019 Zambian president threatens to fine miners who break law Zambia will fine and break ties with mining firms that fail to operate according to the southern African country's laws, President Edgar Lungu said on Thursday.
June 12, 2019 Red Kite’s Mr. Copper backs new metals fund as partners exit In its heyday during the commodities supercycle of the early 2000s, Red Kite managed about $3.5 billion and was responsible for supplying about 15% of the copper China was consuming.
June 12, 2019 ArcelorMittal boss says EU must respond further to Trump’s steel tariffs The European Commission is currently reviewing its "safeguard" measures designed to limit incoming steel and prevent a surge of imports as a result of Washington's 25% import tariffs.
May 22, 2019 Delrey moves ahead with acquisition of vanadium property in Newfoundland According to the Vancouver-based miner, there are low exploration and development costs associated with the project.
April 8, 2019 Firestone finds another massive diamond at Lesotho mine It's the second one over 70-carat Firestone has found at its Liqhobong mine this year.
April 3, 2019 American Manganese’s lithium-ion battery recycling technology granted patent The company said the granting of the patent comes at a time of surging demand for lithium-ion batteries as part of the trend towards ‘the electrification of everything.'
March 28, 2019 Firestone Diamonds halts Liqhobong mine expansion plans, limits losses The Africa-focused diamond miner said current market conditions didn't support expansion project at the Lesotho mine.
March 24, 2019 Alrosa says Verkhne-Munskoye deposit is more prolific than previously thought During a 5-day experiment, the company extracted 239 diamonds larger than 8 carats.
February 13, 2019 Alrosa exhibits largest pink diamond ever found in Russia The Russian miner sees encouraging prospects from colourful diamonds, market in which it aims to become the world’s leader.
February 12, 2019 Firestone shares on fire after finding 70-carat diamond in Lesotho The white, makeable diamond is the largest found so far this year and follows the recovery of a 46-carat, gem quality white rock in December.
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
