Storm Mountain Diamonds finds giant pink rock in Lesotho
The 108.39ct fancy pink diamond is said to be one of the largest roughs of the colour ever found in Africa, behind the 170ct “Lulo Rose”.
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Summit Nanotech ready to scale up direct lithium extraction technology
Canada’s Summit Nanotech is opening a facility in Chile with the goal to scale up its denaLi direct lithium extraction technology.
Chile to take control of its lithium industry
The policy sets up a public-private model in which the state will partner with miners through a dedicated national lithium company.
Gold heist at Toronto airport is probed by police
Canada’s national police force is investigating a heist at the country’s busiest airport that may have netted thieves as much as $15m in gold and other valuables.
BHP upbeat on China demand; quarterly iron ore output ticks lower
The miner reiterated its annual forecast of 278 to 290 Mt for Western Australian iron ore output.
Lynas Rare Earths posts more than 27% fall in Q3 revenue
The world's largest producer of rare earths outside of China said its quarterly revenue fell to A$237.1 million.
Mining companies need new strategies to deliver low-carbon transition – report
“In the last year, energy security has trumped sustainability,” says Wood Mackenzie.
Codelco in early talks with prospective partners for northern Chile lithium venture
As it wraps up an exploration program this year at the Maricunga salt flat, Codelco has been contacted by several companies, chairman Maximo Pacheco said.
Copper industry warns of looming supply gap without more mines
Demand for copper to build most electronic devices will exceed supply over the next decade and imperil climate targets unless dozens of new mines are built, analysts say.
