Gem Diamonds digs up 145 carat diamond in Lesotho
The Type II, white diamond is the ninth greater than 100-carat precious stone recovered this year at the Letsěng mine.
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Glencore scraps plans to ditch coal on investor pressure
Over 95% of Glencore shareholders were in favour of keeping the coal unit to help fund growth in metals and support returns.
Soaring prices have Australian gold bugs expecting M&A splurge
Major Australian companies including Northern Star Resources and Ramelius are reporting stronger cash flows this year.
UK Royal Mint opens facility to recover gold from e-waste
The move would provide a more sustainable source of the precious metal and reduce dependence on traditional mining methods.
First Quantum to trim work hours at stalled Panama copper mine
The decision may put some pressure on the new administration of President Jose Raul Mulino.
Canada hits surprise trade surplus on energy, gold exports
Strong international appetites for gold also pushed up Canadian exports, with metals and non-metallic mineral deliveries up 11.8% in June.
Arcadium Lithium pauses expansion plans on prices, supply glut
The company posted second-quarter net income of $85.7 million.
Cerrado Gold avoids new capital costs in plan to expand Don Nicolás mine in Argentina
The new PEA states that the lack of initial capital costs is due to the company having already built a heap leach pad and extraction circuit last year.
Gold price sinks lower after sharp selloff as equity markets stabilize
Gold continued its march lower on Tuesday, while global equity markets steadied after the previous day’s rout.