Lucara names two largest diamonds found in 2024
The 2,488ct diamond is named Motswedi ("water spring") and the 1,094ct stone is called Seriti ("aura" or "presence").
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Lionheart is a major lithium and renewable energy initiative located in the Upper Rhine Valley brine field.
BHP sees rising uncertainty for miners on trade as Trump returns
Mining companies across the globe have been spooked by Trump’s plans to slap tariffs.
Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo
Apple's statement came in response to a criminal complaint filed earlier in the day against the company in France and Belgium.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory tests new methods of turning coal into graphite
A preliminary techno-economic analysis has found that the new process could be less expensive than conventional methods of making graphite.
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Cartier Resources reports high-grade gold at East Cadillac project
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Uranium spot prices to climb in ‘staircase’ pattern, Sprott forecasts
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