Sienna Resources kicks off drilling at battery metals project in Sweden The company says the strong nickel price had made it an opportune time to start drilling for the battery metal. Jackson Chen | October 4, 2019 | 11:33 am
Indian gold imports hit three-year low as prices jump Lower imports by the world's second biggest consumer could cap gains in global prices that are trading near their highest level in over six years. Reuters | October 4, 2019 | 11:14 am
Gold futures decline as US jobs data eases concerns on economy The job figures may give some comfort to markets after a string of weaker-than-expected data had boosted demand for gold as a haven this week. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2019 | 11:11 am
Alrosa finds Matryoshka-style stone, the first in diamond mining history According to scientists, the diamond may be over 800 million years old. MINING.com Editor | October 4, 2019 | 10:32 am
Vale considers making low-emission iron if gas prices fall Brazil is in the midst of overhauling its natural gas sector. Reuters | October 4, 2019 | 9:41 am
Codelco agrees copper premium at $98/T for Europe, flat from 2019 The premiums set by Chile's Codelco for physical delivery of copper to be paid over the LME benchmark are seen as a benchmark for global contracts. Reuters | October 4, 2019 | 9:29 am
Platinum mining giant Sibanye-Stillwater begins business overhaul The miner is creating a new company to be listed in South Africa and the US, which will have recent acquisitions incorporated as subsidiaries. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2019 | 8:02 am
Lithium Australia successful at building lithium-ferro-phosphate batteries Lithium phosphate from spent lithium-ion batteries is being used to create high-quality cathode material. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 4, 2019 | 6:20 am
Central African Republic diamond houses obliged to export $3m per quarter The Central African Republic launched a full overhaul of the country’s alluvial diamond mining sector. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 4, 2019 | 6:15 am