Fura Gems finds giant emerald at historic Coscuez mine in Colombia
The 25.97-carat rough emerald is considered both “rare and exceptional” given its size, colour saturation and clarity.
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Rosneft CEO Sechin says welcomes Qatar as direct shareholder
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Zambia concludes mine tax audits after slapping huge bill on First Quantum
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Ethiopians urge Gov’t to revoke permit for billionaire-owned gold mine
Demonstrators say the mine, owned by Saudi billionaire Mohammed al-Amoudi, has caused pollution, brith defects and other health issues.
Zimbabwe miner looking at refinery upgrade for battery grade lithium
Zimbabwe Mines Minister Winston Chitando said the country would generate revenue of $1.4bn over eight years from the Kamativi lithium project.
Trump urges Republicans to reject ex-coal exec in West Virginia U.S. Senate race
Blankenship served time in prison for safety violations connected to a 2010 disaster that killed 29 miners and is seen as the weakest of the three candidates in the upcoming primary.
China lithium top player boosts investment in emerging Australian miner
Chinese companies continue to aggressively try securing steady supply of lithium, a key ingredient in the making of batteries that power electric cars.