Uranium miners surge on $500 million US enrichment push
The Energy Department is requesting proposals from US companies to produce a type of fuel known as high-assay low-enriched uranium.
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Saudi Arabia earmarks $182 million for minerals exploration in mining push
The Gulf state has revised upwards estimates for its untapped mineral resources to $2.5 trillion.
Gemfields says rubies making headway in Chinese market
The company's report, the second since 2020, reveals that rubies are gaining steam among Chinese consumers.
Scientists gain new insights into diamond rain on Neptune, Uranus
Diamond rain on Neptune and Uranus forms at a lower depth than previously thought.
De Beers to spend $1 billion on Botswana mine expansion
The approved investment will be used to convert the Jwaneng open pit mine into an underground diamond operation.
Epiroc, Vale Canada bolster mine safety and innovation
Vale Base Metals plans to use Epiroc’s technology and digital advances in underground technology to remove employees from the rock face, production drilling areas, and ground support locations.
Union members stage demonstration at First Quantum’s Panama mine
While the objectives of the demonstration were unclear, it’s the latest sign of the role played by resource nationalism in the shutdown of the Cobre Panama mine.
AustralianSuper ups stakes in Pilbara Minerals, Endeavour Group
The stake increase makes AustralianSuper the largest stakeholder in Pilbara.
EMP Metals shares PEA for Viewfield lithium brine with post-tax NPV of $1bn
The project will produce lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) for the battery market over a 23-year period.
