Global diamond supply expected to decrease this year
Paul Zimnisky, an independent diamond industry analyst, estimates supply will fall 3.4% to 147 million carats.
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Ontario wants high-tech mines up north
According to the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, the Province wants to help improve mine productivity in the region, increase operating efficiencies, and contribute to the global expansion of northern businesses.
Thirty-three illegal miners arrested at abandoned site in South Africa
According to the Chamber of Mines of South Africa, illegal miners in the country usually belong to organised crime syndicates.
China to cut more coal, steel output to defend ‘blue skies’
China’s state planner pledged on Monday to cut more steel and coal production capacity this year.
Steel tariffs may trip up another industry Trump loves: coal
While tariffs could increase domestic demand for metallurgical coal - which is used in the steelmaking process - most of the market for that fuel is abroad.
Partying with purpose: world’s miners drink and deal after dry years
But they also come with a catch - pitching ideas, striking deals and securing funding is the name of the game.
BC mining and exploration sees resurgence after years of stagnation
The survey found that exploration expenditures across BC totaled $246 million in 2017, up $41 million (20%), from the year before.
Rush for cobalt, lithium as prices stay on the boil
Electric vehicle boom sees number of companies exploring for lithium and cobalt tripling to 188 as budgets balloon according to new report.
