November 2, 2022

Gemfields to auction 37,555-gram emerald cluster

The Kafubu Cluster is likely to set a record for the world’s most expensive single emerald sold in auction.

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

Teck, Ocean Regenerative test using seaweed to grow trees

The project will test whether using seaweed enhances the health of tree species that are native to areas where Teck is rehabilitating former mining areas.

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

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.

October 30, 2022

Scientists to look at the role of supernovae as element-makers

Researchers plan to look for manganese, chromium, cobalt, and nickel in a third-generation white dwarf supernova named SN2021aefx, which exploded a year ago in the Spanish Dancer galaxy.

October 28, 2022

Nth Cycle’s critical mineral refining, recycling technology reduces emissions – study

Boston-based metal refining technology company began commercial operations in September.

October 28, 2022

Researchers develop Play-Doh-like material that conducts electricity like metal

This goes against all of the known rules about conductivity.

October 27, 2022

Caterpillar shares head for best post-earnings boom in decades

The company’s third-quarter profit and revenue both topped analysts’ estimates.

October 26, 2022

Epiroc sees high demand near term after in-line Q3 profit

Operating profit in the quarter rose to 2.90 billion Swedish crowns ($265.9 million) from 2.35 billion crowns a year ago.