Sandvik creates first 3D printed diamond composite
The advantage is that the diamond can be 3D printed in very complex shapes, unlike mined or manufactured diamonds.
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ICMM 2018 mining safety data released
The single highest cause of deaths in 2018 was from mobile mining equipment — the ICMM is exploring collision avoidance technology.
What we call man-made diamonds could ultimately determine their success
The industry is still undecided in how to present diamonds to consumers following the wider-scale emergence of man-made stones in recent years.
Gold miners must focus on returns, mergers to attract investment – Barrick CEO
Gold miners have for years been accused of eroding profits through expensive deals but the takeovers of Randgold by Barrick and Goldcorp by Newmont have spurred speculation about a pick up in long-dormant gold M&A.
British Steel collapses after failing to secure extra funding
The High Court has ordered the compulsory liquidation of the company, although staff will remain employed for now as the liquidator oversees the operation of the main site in Scunthorpe.
Zimbabwe mine output subdued in first quarter as dollar crunch bites
Gold deliveries to central bank unit Fidelity Printers and Refiners, which buys all the country's gold, declined to 6.5 tonnes from 7.3 tonnes during the January-March quarter.
Iron ore is surging, but not all producers are joining the party — opinion
While iron ore prices have surged to a five-year high above $100 a tonne, not all producers of the steel-making ingredient are sharing in the bounty.
Ghana seeks investors to mine bauxite, fund infrastructure
The government will receive proposals from interested parties until the end of the year on how to expand production.
Philippines exempts gold sales to central bank from taxes to boost foreign reserves
By law, all gold produced by small miners in the Philippines should be sold to the central bank at around market price, but miners have circumvented taxes introduced in 2011 by selling on the black market.
