Canada bans indirect imports of Russian diamonds
The latest restriction adds to a ban on Russian diamonds announced in December.
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Adani’s $1.2bn copper smelter to import concentrates from Peru, Chile, Australia
Kutch Copper, the world's biggest single-location plant of its type, expects to start operations in the next few weeks.
Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally
US Treasury Secretary will see government officials including Finance Minister Mario Marcel and central bank President Rosanna Costa.
Gold price hits two-month high as momentum builds for Fed rate cut
Gold is now about $60 off the record high set in December 2023.
Delta drills high-grade gold near Thunder Bay
One drill hole cut 10 metres grading 15.94 grams gold per tonne from 113 metres depth.
Debswana diamond sales down 25.1% in 2023 on weak demand
Debswana sold diamonds worth $3.44 billion in 2023 from $4.59 billion registered in 2022.
New US sanctions more likely to curb Indian imports of Russian coal, traders say
The sanctions could benefit other coal suppliers such as Indonesia, Australia and South Africa.
Northam CEO says South African platinum miners facing worst crisis in decades
Platinum prices fell due to weaker growth in China and destocking by manufacturers post-Russia-Ukraine invasion.
BlackRock reduces stake in Polymetal International
The US investment firm has reduced its stake in the gold miner to 7.45% from 9.91%.
