Largest and most valuable blue diamond to come to auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong
The more than 15-carat De Beers Cullinan Blue diamond was mined in 2021 at South Africa's Cullinan mine.
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Glencore’s zinc mine expansion met by Indigenous backlash
Australian government judged it failed to adequately consult with Aboriginal custodians over the protection of a sacred site.
Ecuador says mining exports nearly doubled in value in 2021 to $2bn
President Guillermo Lasso, a conservative ex-banker, is betting on mining to diversify the country's income streams.
Magna Gold says three employees dead after Mexican mine collapse
"Three mine employees were in the fine ore storage area when a cave-in occurred," the company said.
Gold price highest since June as concerns over Ukraine continue
Rising geopolitical tensions and expectations surrounding a US rate hike drove investors to havens like bullion.
Aluminum price nears 13-year high on tight supply
The metal rose to near the strongest level since 2008 as traders assessed the possible impact of a potential easing of geopolitical tensions over Ukraine.
Explained: How interest rate hikes affect gold’s price
While rising interest rates bring macroeconomic headwinds for equity valuations, gold has had a special relationship with interest rates in recent hikes.
Cobalt powerhouse doubles down on nickel
Umicore says the burgeoning electric-vehicle industry is switching to high-nickel batteries far faster than expected.
China scientists discover huge lithium deposit in Everest region
The hard-rock resource has the potential to host the third-biggest mine of its kind in China, according to ScienceNet.cn.
