Rio Tinto readies to close world’s biggest diamond mine
The miner expects to see production of rough diamonds drop from 17 million carats last year to 12-14 million in 2020 as a result.
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Gold’s rally helps miners delay the inevitable
Gold is coming out of a long period in the investor wilderness.
Jobs boom in Australia’s mining industry
The Australian Resources and Energy Group has published a report predicting that the sector will need 21,000 new workers by 2024.
The big problem haunting top iron ore miner isn’t so easy to fix
Vale has taken several steps to clean up its image in the aftermath of the dam break.
Alamos steps out at Island Gold
The latest exploration release suggests presence of high-grade mineralization up to 200 metres outside of the current resource limits.
Eldorado discovers new zone at Lamaque
Drill highlights include 27.3 metres of 10.2 g/t gold.
Rio Tinto’s full-year iron ore shipments drop on disruptions from cyclone and fire
Rio Tinto posted a 3% drop in iron ore shipments in 2019.
World Gold Council launches analytic tool for investors
The new platform, called Qaurum, will let investors assess how gold may react across different economic environments in three steps.
Battery nickel price regains premium over metal
Nickel sulphate is back to trading at a premium to the metal in China and should stay there on expected BHP Nickel West delays, says new report.