20% increase in rough diamond revenue despite waning consumer demand
While long-term diamond demand may be slowing, this year rough-diamond prices experienced positive turn-around and prices of polished diamonds stabilized.
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Lithium companies raise US$42 million in October
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Rare earth metal exposes new properties of graphene
Ames Lab scientists are working towards mastering graphene's assembly in combination with other materials.
Namibia Rare Earths one step closer to getting mining license
A 2014 Preliminary Economic Assessment concluded that the Lofdal project has the potential to produce an average of 1,500 tonnes per annum of separated rare earth oxides.
Mining wins as Chile and South Africa back pro-business leaders
The political shifts are good news for the likes of BHP Billiton Ltd., Rio Tinto Group, Glencore Plc and Anglo American Plc.
Gold may not be bitcoin, but miners can still make you money
The metals may not see same gains as "gold 2.0," but industry analysts recommend investors take a look at the "seasonal trade" in gold and silver equities.
NextView to acquire Lithium X Energy Corp.
Chinese investment firm NextView has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares and warrants of Canadian Lithium X.
Threat of strikes looms large for copper supply in 2018: Andy Home
Strikes and slashed funds at South American copper operations could be an early sign of what is likely to be a defining feature of the market next year.
Acacia to sell Burkina Faso asset for $45 m to Canada’s Sandstorm Gold
The deal is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2018.