De Beers tracks first 100 diamonds through supply chain using blockchain
The world’s largest rough diamond producer by value will launch the tracking platform later this year, making it available to the whole industry.
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Copper hotspots identified in northern Australia
Recent data released by the Northern Australian Geochemical Survey reveal that there are potential copper hotspots on the Queensland-Northern Territory border.
Expansion of Canada’s first surface and underground diamond mine delayed
Construction of a new open pit at the mine has been delayed until further notice.
N. American gold ETF inflows at highest since September 2017 -WGC
North American gold-backed ETFs rose 43.7 tonnes worth $1.9 billion in April.
Kinross reels as two more African nations seek mining payoffs
The Canadian miner is the latest company to be hit by changing policies in Africa as governments seem increasingly willing to upend historic deals with foreign companies in their quest for more mining revenue.
Mexico greenlights First Majestic’s $320 million-acquisition of Primero
The approval was the final government agency’s permission the parties required to close the deal.
Nutrien speeds up sale of $4bn-stake in Chilean lithium giant SQM
The world’s largest potash miner said it expected to have an announcement on the matter by the end of June.
Private firm takes on Codelco for control of Chile lithium deposit
Australia's Lithium Power International and Canada's Bearing Lithium have sued Chile to block state-run Codelco from exploiting a lithium deposit where both have claims.
Barrick grabs stake in Midas Gold, accesses promising Idaho project
The $38-million investment will give Barrick an almost 20%-stake in Midas Gold.
