October 14, 2020

India says slump in diamond exports is much worse than 2008

Overseas sales of cut and polished diamonds may slump 20% to 25% in the year ending March from $18.6 billion last year.

October 13, 2020

OceanaGold announces lay-offs at Didipio

Company has implemented the permanent layoff of 496 employees at its gold and copper mine in Phillipines.

October 13, 2020

Indonesia to create firm to build up electric vehicle battery industry

The world's biggest producer of nickel ore wants to build an integrated EV industry that will eventually include building the vehicles.

October 12, 2020

Australia to lead technological integration in mining – report

Fitch says Australia will spearhead global miners' race to use technology to cut costs.

October 10, 2020

Freeport does a balancing act as world’s biggest gold mine grapples with covid-19

The company is trying to maintain output at full blast while containing covid-19 in mines like Grasberg.

October 9, 2020

Kyrgyzstan political turmoil and mining jurisdiction risks

Recent attack on Kyrgyz mines exemplifies the risks faced by mine operators.

October 8, 2020

Gold price rally lifts value of top 50 mining companies above $1 trillion for the first time

The Top 50 most valuable mining companies added $80.2 billion in market capitalization over the three months to end September.

October 8, 2020

Indonesian miner completes 20% stake buy in Vale unit

MIND ID bought 14.9% stake from Vale Canada and 5.1% from Sumimoto.

October 8, 2020

Sumitomo to sell stake in Sierra Gorda copper mine

The Japanese miner is "reviewing its strategic options" regarding its 45% interest in the money-losing mine.

October 7, 2020

Centerra Gold Kyrgyzstan office hit by protests

The company’s subsidiary, Kumtor Gold, is the country’s biggest gold miner.