Indian gold imports hit three-year low as prices jump
Lower imports by the world's second biggest consumer could cap gains in global prices that are trading near their highest level in over six years.
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Alrosa finds Matryoshka-style stone, the first in diamond mining history
According to scientists, the diamond may be over 800 million years old.
Vale considers making low-emission iron if gas prices fall
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Codelco agrees copper premium at $98/T for Europe, flat from 2019
The premiums set by Chile's Codelco for physical delivery of copper to be paid over the LME benchmark are seen as a benchmark for global contracts.
Platinum mining giant Sibanye-Stillwater begins business overhaul
The miner is creating a new company to be listed in South Africa and the US, which will have recent acquisitions incorporated as subsidiaries.
Lithium Australia successful at building lithium-ferro-phosphate batteries
Lithium phosphate from spent lithium-ion batteries is being used to create high-quality cathode material.
Central African Republic diamond houses obliged to export $3m per quarter
The Central African Republic launched a full overhaul of the country’s alluvial diamond mining sector.
Zimbabwe accuses US of lying about diamond-mining forced labour
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