Major Indonesia nickel plant restarts after deadly landslide The halt of the QMB plant raised concerns about near-term supply tightness but also increased scrutiny over high-pressure acid leaching. Bloomberg News | May 8, 2025 | 8:29 am
Nutrien misses first-quarter profit estimates on lower prices The top potash producer was impacted by lower prices and higher energy costs. Reuters | May 8, 2025 | 7:09 am
Aurubis looks to boost US sales in absence of tariffs Europe's largest copper producer reported better-than-expected half-year core profit, driven by higher sulfuric acid and precious metal prices. Reuters | May 8, 2025 | 7:01 am
De Beers to shut down lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox Decision reflects De Beers’ renewed focus on natural diamonds, a return to the strategy behind its iconic “Diamonds are Forever” slogan. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2025 | 6:51 am
Rare 10-carat blue diamond could fetch $20M at auction The "Mediterranean Blue Diamond" from South Africa, is a “fancy vivid blue,” the highest grade for coloured diamonds. Staff Writer | May 8, 2025 | 4:33 am
Gemfields to resume emerald mining in Zambia The resumption of open pit mining at Kagem ends a four-month pause triggered by weak market prices and cost-cutting measures. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2025 | 3:53 am
MABC maps opportunities for British Columbia as a global player in critical minerals markets BC has 18 operating mines and two smelters and is home to 16 of the 50 minerals the US deems critical to its economy and national security. Amanda Stutt | May 7, 2025 | 3:27 pm
US judge to rule by May 14 on Rio Tinto copper project The US Supreme Court is now considering whether to take the Resolution Copper case. Reuters | May 7, 2025 | 3:12 pm
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold to buy stake in DRC lithium project KoBold plans to acquire AVZ’s stake in the Manono lithium project, aiming to resolve disputes and unlock a major source of the critical metal. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2025 | 12:01 pm