Sri Lanka shows off giant natural blue sapphire
Sri Lankan authorities on Sunday put on show what they said was the world's largest natural corundum blue sapphire.
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Another 4 years of gold’s tricky romance with Jay
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Under leftist president, Peru faces pitched battle over mining
The battle over mining in Ayacucho is a flashpoint for the new government as well as for global metal markets that rely on Peru’s rich deposits.
Fortescue CEO to step down as miner expands green energy push
Analysts said the move was not unexpected, although the timing was a bit sooner than some had anticipated.
Iron ore price steady while high inventory dampens 2022 outlook
"The iron ore port inventories build through recent weeks is a bearish signal," says Westpac senior economist.
Gold investment apathy
Gold has mostly ground sideways for a half-year because investors are apathetic.
Sigma Lithium announces $47 million financing for Grota do Cirilo project
It is expected that leading global investors focused on ESG & sustainability will comprise the majority of the investors in the offering, the company says.
Iron ore price rally built on China hope, not fundamentals
Iron ore prices are rebounding on the expectation of future demand, and are happy to ignore the current signs that there is too much of the raw material arriving in China, writes Clyde Russell.
