Record-breaking stones boost Gem Diamonds sales
The 10 rough, larger-than-100-carats diamonds produced at Letšeng led the hike.
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Copper supply woes on show with No. 2 mine output to halve
Production at Grasberg in Indonesia will fall by more than half next year as its giant pits transition to underground operations.
World’s top miner charges into cobalt
The Nickel West operation in Western Australia, aiming to sell 90 percent of its output to the battery sector by the end of next year, has had success with lab tests.
More northeast China cities cancel alumina projects amid public backlash
China alumina, aluminium output set for repeat curbs this winter.
Union at Chile’s Escondida sets deadline for negotiations ahead of strike
The union at the world's biggest copper mine told the company it should prove its willingness to negotiate by Monday morning.
Saudis discover 1,200-year-old mining hub
Dawadmi is presumed to have been a hub from where mining products were exported 1,200 years ago.
Strange metal makes electrons work in teams: scientists
Cuprates may carry current in a way entirely different from conventional metals such as copper.
Massive gold treasure found in Kazakhstan
Archaeologists unearthed 3,000 gold and precious metals objects and jewelry pieces.
Five people dead in rockslide accident in Mexico
Five bodies were recovered from a collapsed marble and limestone mine in the town of Dengantzha, located in the Hidalgo state.
