Rapaport calls for a reduction in rough diamond prices

The firm says that the weak July the diamond industry experienced was caused by high rough diamond supply at inflated prices.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 7, 2019 | 6:15 am

Lucapa finds Mothae mine’s “best” diamond yet

The diamond received a D color rating, meaning it’s colourless and extremely rare.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2019 | 5:50 am

Alamos Gold says ‘political agenda’ behind massive protest against its Turkish project

Opposition has grown on news that the miner allegedly exceeded the number of trees cut allowed by the government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2019 | 3:57 am

Spodumene supply surge sinks lithium prices

Australian producers hit as 33% year-to-date spodumene price decline accelerates with little prospect of short term relief.

Frik Els | August 6, 2019 | 3:39 pm

The rocky road to achieving fully autonomous mines

A new Clareo report argues that systems of the major OEMs are a barrier to implementation, and unless something changes, achieving a fully autonomous mine will remain a distant vision.

Amanda Stutt | August 6, 2019 | 2:47 pm

Klondike Gold stock hits 12-month high on bonanza grade drill results

In May, the company began a C$2 million exploration program focusing higher-grade targets at its Yukon property.

Jackson Chen | August 6, 2019 | 11:55 am

Ur-Energy cuts costs after Trump declines to set uranium output quotas

The company said it cut 10 jobs in Wyoming and lowered its production rates, while adding that it does not plan to spend on development activities.

Reuters | August 6, 2019 | 9:24 am

China gets more iron ore from Brazil as supply woes fade

Overall, the iron ore market is experiencing a recovery in supply and inventories, and Chinese demand so far is holding up.

Reuters | August 6, 2019 | 9:16 am

Sierra Leone community’s suit against diamond miner shows activist trend

Across Africa and the developing world, local groups are increasingly mounting legal challenges against companies extracting minerals.

Reuters | August 6, 2019 | 9:09 am

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