Gem Diamonds finds 117-carat diamond at Letseng
The discovery of the white Type IIa rough diamond is a much-needed positive news for the miner, which reported last month a $1 million loss.
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Hedge funds pile into uranium stocks set for ‘dramatic’ rise
Several hedge fund managers have started ratcheting up their exposure to uranium stocks, as they bet on significant price gains.
Traders abandon China’s ‘copper king’ as metals woes spread
More than a dozen employees have left Shanghai-based copper traders affiliated with Chinese conglomerate Amer International Group Co. in the past few weeks.
China’s fraying ties to Myanmar’s tin hub threaten key supply
Since the discovery of large deposits in Wa State, Myanmar has become a crucial tin producer.
BlackRock says buy metals companies if you care about climate
"The story is about what’s happening over the next 10 to 15 years,” said Evy Hambro, global head of thematic and sector investing at BlackRock.
AVZ Minerals to file arbitration over contested Congo lithium mine
Last week, Zijin Mining said joint venture Manono Lithium SAS was granted rights over the northeast tenement of the Manono mine.
Appian invests in US graphite-focused firm Urbix
Appian has also inked a deal with Urbix to develop a commercial-scale downstream graphite processing facility in the US.
World’s largest gold bracteate may hold clues on Denmark’s autocratic clan leaders
Danish researchers are employing cutting-edge technology to digitally unfold the world's largest gold bracteate.
Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects
President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract.
