Glencore’s radioactive news may help give cobalt its buzz back
Glencore Plc’s sudden discovery that some of its cobalt is radioactive couldn’t have come at a better time.
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MGX Minerals advances rapid lithium extraction technology
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Alrosa recovers first rough diamond over 50 carats from new Yakutia deposit
The diamond's age is estimated at 350 million years, it weighs 51.49 carats and measures 23 by 22 by 15 mm.
Anglo finds returns outweigh risks as it renews Africa focus
The storied miner is going where larger rivals fear to tread, returning to its African roots to tap mineral assets with compelling returns.
Botswana Diamonds yields control of South African project to contractor
Deal will allow the company to self-fund the Thorny River project from bulk sampling through to mine development.
3D visualization to ramp up speed, accuracy on drilling projects
Seequent and IMDEX are collaborating to integrate IMDEX HUB-IQ, which provides access to sub-surface data.
Nutrien permanently shutters New Brunswick plant
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