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Alrosa has just unearthed another large yellow diamond, hits annual record of massive findings

With the newly unearthed 34.17-carat diamond, Alrosa has hit an annual record in the number of large fancy-coloured stones found at its operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2017 | 3:13 am

Polyus powers on

Russian miner posts another quarter of record production on the way to 2.8m ounces in 2019 as its $2.2 billion Natalka mine ramps up.

Frik Els | October 19, 2017 | 3:25 pm

BHP presents united front against activist Elliott

Ken MacKenzie defended CEO after attacks from activist investor Elliott Advisors prompted speculation that the end of Andrew Mackenzie's tenure was imminent.

Reuters | October 19, 2017 | 2:48 pm

Zinc’s bull narrative blurred by fog of LME spreads war

The combination of spread stress and large flows of metal in the LME system suggests we've just witnessed a big bear-bull battle among physical players.

Reuters | October 19, 2017 | 1:05 pm

BHP expects China’s growth to ease modestly over short term

"[W]e expect growth in China to ease modestly over the short-term, as monetary policy tightens and housing and automotive markets soften," Mackenzie said.

Reuters | October 19, 2017 | 12:49 pm

Vale’s iron ore output hits another record

Iron ore production rose 3.3% compared with the same period last year to hit a fresh quarterly record of 95.1 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2017 | 8:36 am

Barrick to give Tanzania stake in mines, $300 million to end dispute

The deal does not mean Tanzania will immediately lift the demand for Barrick's subsidiary Acacia Mining to pay $190 billion in allegedly unpaid taxes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2017 | 3:31 am

Anglogold Ashanti to raise $307 million with South African mine sales

It will sell its newest mine to Harmony Gold for $300 million and another mine for 100 million rand ($7.4 million) to China's Heaven-Sent SA Sunshine Investment Company.

Reuters | October 19, 2017 | 2:53 am