Gem Diamonds finds from iconic Lesotho mine drop, shares slump The company unearthed three of the 15 diamonds over 100 carats it found in 2018 in Q4, but carat recovery dropped by 17% to 29,523 ct in the period. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2019 | 5:45 am
Russia’s Nordgold to invest over $360m in Guinea mine The Russian gold producer has received a 15-year mining permit for its Lefa mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2019 | 2:53 am
Bank Of America: Oil demand growth to hit zero within a decade By 2030, oil demand could hit a peak and then enter decline. Oilprice.com | February 6, 2019 | 3:06 pm
CEMI looks to South America for innovation partner The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation and the Universidad Nacional del Centro del Peru signed a MOU on February 6. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 6, 2019 | 3:02 pm
Iron ore prices reach almost two-year high Analysts believe the price surge lines up with the market halting up to 40 million metric tonnes of Vale’s iron ore production. MINING.com Editor | February 6, 2019 | 2:48 pm
AME’s Mineral Exploration roundup concludes with renewed support from the province Year after year, Roundup strives to offer a space for industry leaders to come together in the sharing of ideas and perspectives to build long lasting relationships for mutual success. Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) | February 6, 2019 | 2:47 pm
Gold price: ETF inflows reach $100m a day US government shutdown means we don’t know how hedge funds are positioning themselves, but everyone else seems to be piling into gold. Frik Els | February 6, 2019 | 2:18 pm
Atlantic confirms gold extensions at Cochrane Hill Highlights from the latest resource extension drill program include 11 metres grading 43.65 grams gold. Northern Miner Staff | February 6, 2019 | 2:07 pm
Vale knew about sensor problems at dam before burst – Globo TV Vale SA was made aware of problems with sensors designed to monitor the structure of a dam that ended up bursting, 2 days before the disaster. Reuters | February 6, 2019 | 2:02 pm