April 6, 2023

De Beers finds diamond within a diamond, names it the “Beating Heart”

The 0.33-carat rough diamond has an internal cavity enclosing a smaller loose diamond, which moves around within the space.

April 6, 2023

Newcrest, Harmony Gold ink deal to move Wafi-Golpu project forward

They have agreed with Papua New Guinea on the terms of a contract to start developing their joint copper and gold project.

April 5, 2023

Amazon looks to grow diamonds in bid to boost computer networks

Amazon and De Beers are betting that custom-made gems could could help revolutionize computer networks. 

April 5, 2023

Copper mining project must be suspended, Ecuador court rules

The Imbabura provincial court said a 2014 environmental license and other permissions given for the Llurimagua project do not comply with proper parameters.

April 5, 2023

Freeport CEO sees more copper deals after Glencore’s Teck bid

Freeport is keeping an eye out for deals but is focused on its own projects, Adkerson said.

April 5, 2023

CHART: Glencore’s big bid for Teck extends Canada’s mining deal heritage

The deal would be the second-largest mining acquisition in Canada.

April 5, 2023

Chile copper production down 3.4% in February – Cochilco

Output from Codelco fell 14.8% year on year to 105,400 tonnes.

April 5, 2023

BHP’s exploration accelerator to open to uranium, lithium finds

BHP's Xplor accelerator program is currently supporting seven copper and nickel projects for the six months to June.

April 5, 2023

Teck opted for coal split after mulling stake sale, partnerships

Canada’s largest diversified miner spent four years mulling options for its steelmaking coal business before deciding to spin it off.

April 4, 2023

Glencore has three weeks to keep $23 billion Teck bid alive

Glencore, which is working with Citigroup, has indicated its deal would be dead if Teck investors approve the split later this month.