Sierra Leone freezes assets of Steinmetz diamond unit The country's High Court interim order affects the assets of Octea, a subsidiary of BSGR, and is linked to a lawsuit over alleged environmental damage. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2020 | 3:55 am
Jetti Resources’ quest for copper mining’s holy grail New technology makes it possible to extract copper from low-grade primary sulfides like chalcopyrite, CEO says. Amanda Stutt | August 18, 2020 | 2:09 pm
Buffett’s indicator tells him to buy gold It now appears Buffett is scared too, of where current US stock markets are heading, and is buying gold as insurance. Richard Mills - Ahead of the Herd | August 18, 2020 | 1:49 pm
Iron ore price rockets to highest since January 2014 China's $680 billion post-pandemic splurge on infrastructure sparks record steel output and soaring iron ore price. Frik Els | August 18, 2020 | 12:55 pm
Ivanhoe and China’s CNMC announce Africa partnership Companies will jointly look for African mining projects to explore, develop or acquire. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 12:37 pm
New contracts, new platform as LME joins green revolution The London Metal Exchange is planning to lead the metallic drive towards a cleaner future. Andy Home - Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 12:14 pm
Plaintiffs in Sierra Leone diamond mine lawsuit request freeze of Steinmetz subsidiary’s assets The lawsuit against Octea subsidiary Koidu Limited seeks $288 million in damages. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 12:07 pm
QMX drills high-grades at Bonnefond, shares soar Company reported 6.48 g/t Au over 73.2 metres within current pit shell at the deposit in Val d’Or, Quebec. Bruno Venditti | August 18, 2020 | 11:10 am
Jaguar reports substantial reserve increase at Pilar Proven and probable reserves increased 40% year-over-year, while reserve grade improved 12%. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 18, 2020 | 11:03 am