Russia’s Alrosa sees rosy prospects from colourful diamonds
The global market for polished coloured diamonds is now dominated by Rio Tinto and Anglo American's De Beers. But state-controlled Alrosa aims to compete.
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Copper is known as “man’s first metal”, and for over 10,000 years, it’s been used in applications ranging from architecture to coinage.
Lead price comes roaring back
"Lead from a raw materials side is probably the tightest commodity market out there."
Oakland port ban on coal shipments blocked by US judge
As demand for coal in the U.S. declines, miners depend increasingly on overseas markets.
Gold price crashes through $1,300 – worst fall in 17 months
Bullion brought down by US bond yields at seven year high and a bounce back for the dollar.
Aurubis expects continued strong copper market, confirms outlook
Production of copper cathodes (new metal) in the second quarter rose to 291,000 tonnes from 288,000 tonnes.
South Africa aims to finalise mining charter in June, minister says
The charter lays out requirements for black ownership levels and other targets.
Historic blue diamond auction exceeds expectations — sold for $6.7 million
The Farnese Blue diamond, which was passed down through European royal families for about 300 years, sold Tuesday for $1.4 million more than the maximum figure experts estimated it would fetch.
Chile copper mine Sierra Gorda closes following fatal accident
Roberto Venegasa, an employee of equipment supply firm Finning, died during routine maintenance work at the mine, the company said.