Diamond trading goes online as Lucara takes on industry Goliaths
The Canadian company is taking on industry giants such as De Beers and Alrosa PJSC with an online platform to replace the current physical auctions.
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China’s iron and steel association warns on over-capacity, shrinking profits
The country's sprawling steel sector, which has cut 150 million tonnes of steel production over the past three years, was "far from achieving its tasks" amid Beijing's supply-side reforms, the association reports.
Still a way to go to achieve gender balance in the mining industry
According to the Responsible Mining Foundation, most of the companies assessed show little or no evidence of efforts to strengthen the gender balance of their leadership and governance teams.
Scientists use graphene to create diode for cheaper and more durable fluorescent lamps
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology succeeded in creating light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, on a graphene surface.
Iron ore miners should take advantage of high prices and improve their credit scores: Fitch
The credit ratings and research division of the Fitch Group says producers should take advantage of the current environment of lower supply, healthy demand and higher prices.
Argentina expects $29B in mining investments in 2019
Mining has become the sixth most important sector when it comes to exports.
Australia approves Cameco’s controversial uranium mine
Developing Yeelirrie, one of Australia’s biggest undeveloped uranium deposit, will depend on market conditions, said the company.
India’s 2019 elections bode well for mining sector — report
The results of the election will be released May 23.
Cobalt price collapse hits Sherritt’s earnings — shares drop
Record production cannot offset 70% decline for realized prices for battery material.
