Dump diamonds for digital? Botswana bets on tech
The government is increasing efforts to diversify Botswana's economy, investing in science, tech and entrepreneurship to lessen a dependency on diamond mining.
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Sleepy copper ETF surges to $1.7 billion assets as EV bets boom
The Global X Copper Miners ETF saw a record $196.1 million inflow during Tuesday’s broader selloff on inflation concerns, increasing the fund’s assets 13% to an all-time high.
China EV, battery makers grapple with graphite squeeze
Around 70% of all graphite comes from China, and there are few viable alternatives for batteries.
Hudbay releases initial estimate for Copper World, near Rosemont in Arizona
The deposit is located near the company’s 100%-owned Rosemont copper project 50 km southeast of Tucson.
Peru PM says Las Bambas standoff cannot be sustained for “much longer”
Talks continue to stall with a local community while the mine faces a looming shutdown.
Cobalt prices expected to stabilize in 2022 – report
Cobalt prices rose by 10% in November, breaking through $30 per pound for the first time since the end of 2018.
New Gold sells Blackwater gold stream to Wheaton for C$300 million
The gold stream entitles Wheaton to 8% of the gold produced from Blackwater in British Columbia.
SolGold reports first resource estimate for Cacharposa deposit in Ecuador
Inferred resources add 96.9 million tonnes.
Petra Diamonds to sell half its stake in Williamson mine
Tanzania's Caspian is paying $15 million for a 31.5% stake in Williamson Diamonds, which operates the namesake mine.
