Rio Tinto joins Germany’s Salzgitter to study using its iron ore in green steelmaking The agreement comes as Germany looks to speed up its collaboration for green hydrogen production with Australia. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 7:48 am
Zambia starts search for new investor in Konkola Copper Mines KCM will appoint an adviser to help it find an equity investor willing to fund the mine's expansion. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 7:43 am
De Beers rises small diamonds price amid shortage The world’s top diamond producer by value applied a 5% to 7% price increase at the sale held this week in Botswana. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2022 | 6:54 am
Researchers search for a rainbow in a pot of gold Researchers at Aalto University are using particles of gold to make colours for new display technology. Staff Writer | June 7, 2022 | 5:05 am
Yancoal Australia rejects $1.8bn takeover bid from China’s Yankuang Yankuang Energy Group, which is Yancoal's largest shareholder, said it was open to negotiations to boost its stake. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2022 | 3:51 am
Hedge fund run by ex-gold trader soars on Chinese nickel bet Beijing Hede Fund Management built up a position from nearly zero on Feb. 18 to as much as 40% of overall exposure in about 10 days. Bloomberg News | June 6, 2022 | 6:45 pm
Gold’s haven appeal burnished by drumbeat of growth warnings Gold could be heading for another rally, with warnings over a global economic slowdown. Bloomberg News | June 6, 2022 | 6:14 pm
Latin Metals stock jumps on AngloGold Argentina projects investment Latin Metals granted AngloGold the option to earn up to an 80% interest in the company’s Organullo, Ana Maria, and Trigal gold projects in Salta Province. Staff Writer | June 6, 2022 | 3:41 pm
Teck conservation initiatives to protect 14,000 hectares of wildlife habitat in Canada and Chile Company commits to conserving or rehabilitating at least three hectares for every one hectare affected by its mining activities. Staff Writer | June 6, 2022 | 3:03 pm