Indian zinc miner sees output rebounding in 2019/20 financial year Hindustan Zinc, the world's second largest zinc miner, expects its output to grow in 2019/20 after a drop in the previous financial year, Reuters | May 2, 2019 | 9:25 am
Mine versus lab: how green is your diamond? Mined diamonds are less carbon-intensive than man-made, but their producers should use more green energy, according to a study. Reuters | May 2, 2019 | 9:14 am
Minaurum doubles size of Alamos silver project in Mexico The Vancouver-based miner boosted the project to 37,000 hectares and discovered four new veins. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 2, 2019 | 7:02 am
Pure Energy inks deal with Schlumberger subsidiaries for Clayton Valley lithium project Among the commitments in the deal, the investor may earn into the option for the project by constructing a $20 million pilot plant for the processing of lithium brine. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 2, 2019 | 7:00 am
Ivanhoe appoints former Kinross CFO Giardini president, CEO to retire Ivanhoe Mines has appointed former Kinross CFO Tony Giardini as its new president. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 1, 2019 | 4:29 pm
Wesfarmers bets on electric cars with $544m bid for Australian lithium miner Kidman The offer of A$1.90 per share represents a premium of 47.3% to Kidman's last closing price. Reuters | May 1, 2019 | 3:43 pm
The Northern Miner nominated for two national journalism awards Two stories published by The Northern Miner in 2018 have been nominated for the 2019 National Magazine Awards: B2B. Northern Miner Staff | May 1, 2019 | 3:26 pm
World Bank, Germany, Rio and Anglo set up “climate smart” mining fund The World Bank is targeting a total investment of $50 million, to be deployed over a 5-year timeframe. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 1, 2019 | 1:39 pm
Gold Fields acquires 16% stake in Chakana Copper One of the largest gold mining companies in the world has taken a shine to Chakana Copper and its Soledad project in Peru. Northern Miner Staff | May 1, 2019 | 11:05 am