November 2, 2011 Repeat calls for KP reform include enforcement mechanism American diamond organizations are calling for reforms in the Kimberley Process against a backdrop of growing criticism that the system lacks the ability to effectively deal with rogue countries.
November 2, 2011 The coal mine giant that’s hot to handle Indonesia's Bakrie brothers ended weeks of uncertainty yesterday, agreeing a last-minute deal to sell nearly a quarter of Bumi, the FTSE 100 listed, Indonesia-based coal giant, to pay off their…
November 2, 2011 Gold gains as crisis increases haven demand Gold advanced for a second day as concern that a Greek referendum will threaten Europe's plan to end the region's debt crisis spurred demand for a haven.
November 2, 2011 ENK successfully produces first nickel from Acoje pilot plant in Philippines London-listed ENK has announced the first nickel production from its Acoje pilot plant located 250 km north of Manila in the Philippines. Approximately 50 kg (dry weight) of nickel hydroxide…
November 2, 2011 Cavotec wins new order for mineral port ship mooring technology from Fortescue Global engineering group Cavotec has had a significant new order for its automated ship mooring technology, MoorMaster. Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has ordered 24 MoorMaster MM200D automated…
November 1, 2011 CEEC Medal launched to recognise outstanding advancements in comminution Elizabeth Lewis-Gray, Chairman of CEEC (Coalition for Eco-Efficient Comminution) announced today the launch of the inaugural CEEC Medal, an annual award intended to recognise and celebrate the contribution of outstanding…
November 1, 2011 Video: What is the development valuation cycle? Greg Johnson, President and CEO of South American Silver (TSE:SAC), explains the development valuation cycle, and how silver companies gain value throughout the exploration process. This video shows investors that…
November 1, 2011 96% of non-Chinese rare earth projects will fail, says Jack Lifton A mining industry consultant says the high processing costs and level of expertise required in bringing rare earth mines into production means most of them will fail. In an interview…
November 1, 2011 Gold coin weighs one tonne and is worth $55 million Perth Mint announced that it minted a one-tonne gold bullion coin that is worth over $55 million. It is the world's largest gold bullion coin. The previous record holder was…
November 1, 2011 Coal Ash Spills in Lake Michigan Check out this photo that Mark Hoffman of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal snapped on Monday of a dam collapse at a coal ash pond: Mark Hoffman/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinal The…
China’s Premier inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry Li Qiang inspected rare earth facilities in the southern province of Jiangxi on Tuesday. February 10, 2026 | 04:26 pm