Botswana Diamonds finishes drilling at Thorny River project
Next step is obtaining necessary regulatory approvals to start bulk sampling at the South African project, which is expected during the second quarter of the year.
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Lucapa Diamond cuts debt related to building Mothae mine
The diamond producer has inked deals with New Azilian and Equigold, following the delivery and de-risking of the Lesotho-based mine, which began commercial production in December.
Production of battery grade cobalt blows up First Cobalt’s stock
The restart of North America's only cobalt refinery is one step closer for Fisker-backed company.
World’s largest iron ore port expects higher exports post Vale
With a market facing a global deficit, the world’s biggest iron ore export port is flagging a timely boost in shipments as Fortescue and rivals bring on new mines in Australia’s Pilbara region.
American Lithium confirms discovery at TLC in Nevada
The latest drill results include: 1,084 ppm lithium over 36.4 metres, 994 ppm lithium over 42.7 metres and 934 ppm lithium over 44 metres.
Tesla boom lifts Norway’s electric car sales to record market share
Almost 60% of all new cars sold in Norway in March were fully electric, a global record as the country seeks to end fossil-fueled vehicles sales by 2025.
Plans for logging, mining near British Columbia parks spark concern
Cross-border concerns about mineral exploration and logging in British Columbia's Skagit River watershed may put a long-simmering campaign to close a hole in the middle of two provincial parks back on the front burner.
Gold bugs with ‘FOMO’ ditch largest ETF to get in on stock rally
Investors are yanking money out of gold exchange-traded funds as hints of improving global growth and surging stocks lure them into riskier assets.
MMG joins Glencore, ERG reviewing Congo plans after tax hike
Congo collected $1.57 billion of revenue from mining companies last year, almost double the previous year, mostly in profit tax and royalties.