Russia, Congo, Botswana hold 80% of global diamond reserves
Russia, Congo and Botswana combined have the lion's share of the world’s 1.1 billion million carats in reserves.
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Tudor Gold launches drill campaign in British Columbia
The Vancouver-based miner said that only essential personnel are allowed on the Treaty Creek project.
Researchers, industry partner to trial solar thermal energy to enhance comminution
Solar thermal heat can weaken rocks and reduce mining companies' need to use fossil fuels in mechanisms to crush and grind rock.
IAMGOLD hails drill results from Quebec project
The positive results include ore from the Astoria area and the Lac Gamble Zone on the project, 45 km. southwest of its Westwood mine.
World’s largest wealth fund blacklists Glencore, Anglo over coal
Norway's $1 trillion wealth fund is excluding some of the world's biggest commodities firms from its portfolio because of their use and production of coal.
First Vanadium releases PEA for Carlin deposit in Nevada
The early stage study estimated an open-pit mine life of 11 years producing a total of 180 million lbs. vanadium oxide (V205).
Wesdome drills high grades at Kiena Deep A zone
Wesdome has drilled 47,800 metres in 164 holes since a September resource update for Kiena with a further resource update expected mid-year.
RNC solidifies focus on gold, name change
Company announced acquisition of a third gold project in Australia and is proposing a name change to Karora Resources.
Kenzen launches body heat sensor for worker safety
Cloud-based software includes a wearable device which alerts the worker and their supervisor when core body temperature is too high.