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World’s top diamond producer first-quarter output hit by mine accident

Alrosa's production fell by 17% in the first three months of the year mainly due to the halt of its Mir underground mine and lower-grade ores processed from the Jubilee pipe.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2018 | 3:53 am

Sanctions fever grips nickel as market rethinks Russia risk — Andy Home

With Russian aluminium producer Rusal imploding in the wake of U.S. sanctions against its oligarch owner Oleg Deripaska, attention is now turning to the status of another Russian industrial powerhouse, Norilsk Nickel.

Reuters | April 20, 2018 | 2:37 am

Nevada gold mine grows production by 130%

The Pan Mine generated 8,695 ounces of gold during the second fiscal quarter.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 19, 2018 | 5:44 pm

Canadian miner sees future in graphite

Eagle Plains has acquired the 711-hectare Slocan Graphite Project in B.C.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 19, 2018 | 5:12 pm

Fourteen Colombian miners rescued from collapsed mine

It took authorities about three hours to be able to dig a back access entrance.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 19, 2018 | 4:47 pm

Bolivia nearing deal on partner to develop lithium – minister

The South American nation hopes to sign a deal with a foreign partner after a decade of state-led development left output far short of goals for the metal.

Reuters | April 19, 2018 | 4:07 pm