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Hong Kong firm develops tech to detect lab-grown yellow diamonds

The Diamond Natural Device is reportedly the first tech system capable of identifying the yellowish gems together with the colourless to near-colourless range of diamonds.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 26, 2019 | 7:07 am

Pancontinental acquires battery and energy metals project in Ontario

The company says the acquisition of the St. Laurent project supports its strategy of exploring for battery and energy metals.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 26, 2019 | 6:51 am

Galantas to increase gold processing at its Northern Ireland mine

The miner is targeting production of 2,000 to 2,500 troy ounces of gold concentrate per month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2019 | 4:05 am

Australia’s Wesfarmers makes $1.1B bid for rare earth miner Lynas

The offer represents a premium of nearly 45% on Lynas' closing price on Monday, but comes come with some significant conditions, including the rare dearth miner securing all necessary licences in Malaysia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2019 | 12:07 am

Arctic Star starts work at Diagras property

The Diagras property covers 22,595 hectares with a total of 23 known kimberlites on trend with the Diavik mine.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 25, 2019 | 3:08 pm

Chile’s Codelco terminates contract with Canada’s SNC-Lavalin at Chuquicamata mine

The Chilean state miner has terminated its contract with SNC-Lavalin at its Chuquicamata mine, accusing the engineering firm of failing to comply with work commitments.

Reuters | March 25, 2019 | 11:51 am

Chile launches tender for value-added lithium projects

Chile would shortly begin accepting bids from local and foreign companies seeking to develop battery materials using discounted Chilean lithium provided by SQM.

Reuters | March 25, 2019 | 11:14 am

Lonmin warns on cash woes, urges shareholders to back Sibanye takeover

Lonmin Plc has been cutting spending to conserve cash and retain a positive balance sheet required by conditions of South Africa-based Sibanye's offer.

Reuters | March 25, 2019 | 9:27 am