World’s two top diamond miners join forces to test blockchain pilot
Alrosa has joined rival De Beers' Tracr industry blockchain traceability platform, aimed at clearing the supply chain of imposters and conflict diamonds.
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Spend don’t splurge, investors tell miners as M&A, capex surges
Capital expenditure among the 10 largest metals and mining companies is forecast to advance to about $35 billion this year, the first annual rise since 2013.
Firestone hails strong start of second quarter despite slight recoveries fall
The Africa-focused miner sold a 68-carats white diamond for just under $1 million, which became its third most valuable stone to date.
Zimbabwe’s government to give mining claims to artisanal diamond miners
Villagers living around the Marange diamond fields would benefit.
Protesters force Aura Minerals to suspend operations in Honduras
The company says limited access to a new area it wants to exploit makes the San Andrés mine unprofitable.
China’s Byton eyes IPO to fund expansion – Automobilwoche
Byton already has financial backing from Chinese battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.
Scotiabank fights back after defections with new metals hires- sources
Scotiabank's Mocatta metals arm has for years been the world's biggest lender to the physical precious metals industry.
Silver boosts treatment for brain-eating bug
The precious metal can help save lives.
Yamana Gold sells Gualcamayo to Mineros in $85 million deal
The Gualcamayo acquisition adds 491,000 ounces of gold in reserves and 2.28 million ounces of gold in indicated mineral resources.
