November 27, 2024

Botswana to become certifier in G7 Russian diamond ban

Major African producer will join Antwerp as an origin certifier of rough diamonds for export to the group.

November 27, 2024

Zinc price rises as orders to withdraw metal from LME warehouses surge

Zinc extended gains into a third session as orders to withdraw stockpiles from LME warehouses hit the highest in more than seven years.

November 26, 2024

Biden officials make last-ditch push for Greenland mining investment

Greenland contains large deposits of most of the minerals considered critical by the US Geological Survey.

November 26, 2024

Diamond miners face turning point amid weak prices — report

McKinsey & Co. consultants say current downturn presents significant challenges, but it also offers a chance for reinvention.

November 26, 2024

Critical Metals makes gallium discovery at Tanbreez REE project

The concentration of gallium reached up to 147 parts per million Ga2O3, according to initial drilling analysis.

November 26, 2024

Macquarie fined by UK after metals trader books false trades

The firm’s London metals desk was able to book 426 fictitious trades to conceal his losses for almost two years.

November 26, 2024

Vulcan in talks with producers to license lithium technology

Vulcan began producing lithium hydroxide earlier this month from its Rhine Valley operations using adsorption direct lithium extraction.

November 26, 2024

Platinum market faces third consecutive deficit in 2025, WPIC says

Platinum market deficit will be lower in 2025 than 2024, WPIC says.

November 25, 2024

Newmont sells Éléonore mine in Quebec for $795 million

The miner said the deal and other 2024 sales will raise $3.6 billion.

November 22, 2024

Mining’s old guard needs strong medicine

A new report details subpar investor returns in the mining industry over the last decade, particularly big cap diversified companies which have not adapted to new realities.