August 15, 2018 Gem Diamonds big discoveries reach a dozen The company that digs the world’s most valuable diamonds may soon become the one that also finds the biggest.
August 14, 2018 The battery boom could end up burning some investors Some of the latest battery technologies may become obsolete before reaching the market because of the breakneck pace of advances in the industry.
August 14, 2018 South Africa’s mines minister concerned about Gold Fields job cuts South Africa mines minister said on Tuesday he was concerned by bullion miner Gold Fields' plan to cut around 1,100 jobs without due regard to processes outlined in the Mineral…
August 14, 2018 About 1,500 jobs to go at Gold Fields’ South Deep as part of restructuring The struggling mine, Gold Fields’ only asset left in South Africa, holds the world’s largest gold deposit after Grasberg in Indonesia and accounts for 60% for the company’s mineral reserves.
August 13, 2018 Kudu gas project might not be viable for Namibia – Energy Minister Namibia's long-delayed Kudu gas-to-power project, seen as key to boosting electricity security in the southwest African country, might not be viable.
August 13, 2018 Mozambique’s ruby mining goes from ‘Wild West’ to big business Country now accounts for as much as 80 percent of global ruby output.
August 13, 2018 Auto industry’s use of lithium-ion batteries to grow seven-fold by 2025 The need to store electricity, generated by renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, will also help demand to grow, the Metal Bulletin says.
August 12, 2018 Egyptian copper’s origin revealed Two new studies reveal where ancient Egyptians got the red metal from.
August 10, 2018 Barrick ‘was almost dead’: Thornton pulls no punches on gold miner’s missteps Barrick's plan going forward includes increasing its portfolio of so-called tier 1 assets over time, and gradually shedding anything that’s not tier 1 or deemed to be “strategic.”
August 10, 2018 Global bauxite production to grow: Fitch Fitch Solutions Macro Research states that bauxite production growth will remain high over the coming years, as new projects come online in Australia, Indonesia expands exports, India’s production ramps up,…
Precious metals extend rally as silver price surpasses $90 Spot gold hit a peak of $4,641.29 per ounce, taking its year-to-date gains to 6%. January 14, 2026 | 09:41 am
