Congo shaft collapse traps gold mine workers
Efforts are underway to rescue miners trapped in a shaft collapse at an artisanal gold mine in eastern DRC.
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Syrah resumes graphite shipments from Mozambique mine
The company, supported by the US International Development Finance Corp., said it restarted production at its Balama graphite mine last month.
G Mining wins court approval to advance Gurupi project in Brazil
Gurupi represents the third asset in the company's project pipeline.
Botswana seeks control of De Beers
Botswana wants full control of De Beers as Anglo American eyes a 2025 exit.
Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry
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Silver, both a precious and industrial metal, is up 36% this year, outperforming gold.
Freeport-McMoRan still waiting for US copper tariff details, CEO says
The company reported an adjusted profit of 54 cents per share for the three months ended June 30, compared with analysts' average estimate of 45 cents.
Gem Diamonds to cut jobs, salaries amid industry crisis
It plans to reduce operating costs by $1.4-$1.6 million monthly and cut 20% of it workforce at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
Glencore workers brace for layoffs on looming Mount Isa shutdown
In an internal memo, Glencore confirmed it is set to shut its final two copper mines in Mount Isa unless the government steps in.
