Sri Lanka shows off giant natural blue sapphire
Sri Lankan authorities on Sunday put on show what they said was the world's largest natural corundum blue sapphire.
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Copper miners, smelters inch closer to treatment charge deal
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Under leftist president, Peru faces pitched battle over mining
The battle over mining in Ayacucho is a flashpoint for the new government as well as for global metal markets that rely on Peru’s rich deposits.
Fortescue CEO to step down as miner expands green energy push
Analysts said the move was not unexpected, although the timing was a bit sooner than some had anticipated.
Iron ore price steady while high inventory dampens 2022 outlook
"The iron ore port inventories build through recent weeks is a bearish signal," says Westpac senior economist.
Sigma Lithium announces $47 million financing for Grota do Cirilo project
It is expected that leading global investors focused on ESG & sustainability will comprise the majority of the investors in the offering, the company says.
Iron ore price rally built on China hope, not fundamentals
Iron ore prices are rebounding on the expectation of future demand, and are happy to ignore the current signs that there is too much of the raw material arriving in China, writes Clyde Russell.
Miners face talent crunch as electric vehicles charge up metals demand
Enrollment in US mining engineering programs dropped 46% between 2015 and 2020.
Rio Tinto and Star Diamond make peace
Shares in Star Diamond more than double their value after it unveiled a deal with Rio to move ahead with their joint project in Saskatchewan.