Global diamond trade fractures under the weight of Russia sanctions
Russian mining giant Alrosa supplies about a third of the world’s raw gems, and US sanctions against the company are causing panic in the industry.
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BHP targets Chile expansion under ‘right conditions,’ says CEO
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MDRU awarded $2m NSERC funding for mineral exploration research in British Columbia
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Sierra Leone says will no longer provide forex for mining companies importing fuel
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Investors are rushing back into Africa’s copper country
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Manganese X PEA outlines Battery Hill mine with $486m NPV, 25% IRR
The PEA showed robust project economics of $486 million in after-tax net present value.
Canada, industry in talks to cement future carbon price hikes
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