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De Beers, Botswana to expand world's richest diamond mine

Botswana's Debswana Diamond Mining, a joint venture between De Beers and the southern Africa country's government, have awarded Thiess’ subsidiary CIMIC a $1.2-billion contract to extend the lifespan of their Jwaneng mine. Jwaneng, which began operations in 1982, is currently...

Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research

A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea mining remains visible in the water at long distances.

Staff Writer | May 19, 2024 | 6:03 am

BHP debates improved Anglo bid as time runs out in takeover saga

BHP faces a critical question: what would it take to draw the smaller company to the negotiating table within the next few days?

Bloomberg News | May 18, 2024 | 2:03 pm

Copper, gold prices close in on records as metals mayhem continues

Copper vaulted toward a record in London and nickel spiked nearly 8%, capping a week of big moves in industrial and precious metals markets as bullish investors pile in and bearish bets unravel.

Bloomberg News | May 17, 2024 | 9:52 am

Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mine

Ganfeng Lithium will set up a spodumene plant which will start production by the end of the year.

Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 8:53 am

De Beers, Botswana to expand world's richest diamond mine

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Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research

BHP debates improved Anglo bid as time runs out in takeover saga

Copper, gold prices close in on records as metals mayhem continues

Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mine