China Minmetals sets up graphite unit in battery materials push
The new venture will tap the resources of the Yunshan graphite mine in Heilongjiang's Luobei county.
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Time is running out for deal to merge African gold mines
Endeavour Mining suggested the chances of a deal with Centamin are shrinking.
Zambia drops 15% export tax on gemstones
The levy on gemstones, excluding diamonds, was meant to increase the country's revenues, but ended up hitting output.
China tightens rules on tailings dam safety
New or expansion projects with a dam height of over 200 metres are prohibited, while tailings dams that have been in service for less than five years may not be expanded or rebuilt.
From Barrick to First Quantum: Top miners look ahead to 2020
Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.
Audi, Umicore recycle 90% cobalt, nickel from e-tron batteries
"A closed-loop for battery raw materials is a big leap technologically."
Fremont to acquire past-producing Griffon gold project
The company says Griffon emerged as the top gold project during a screening process.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says bill to open indigenous reserves to mining, agriculture ready
The proposed rule would have to be approved by Congress, which goes on recess on Friday and doesn’t resume functions until February.
Lucara Diamond’s sales beat expectations in fresh sign of market improvement
Average price per carat was $548, 16% more than expected and about 40% higher than the average price achieved in the previous quarter.