July 17, 2011 Swatch CEO: ‘Bring us a diamond mine’ "As the fifth-biggest consumer of diamonds, a stake in a diamond mine would be interesting," the CEO of Swatch Group, Nick Hayek told the Finanz und Wirtschaft newspaper on Saturday.…
July 17, 2011 23 dead as rescue work ends in flooded China coal mine Rescue work in a flooded coal mine in Guizhou Province has been terminated, 14 days after a flood trapped 23 workers underground. The rescue work in Niupeng Mine, located in…
July 17, 2011 Apprentices recognised at state awards First year Metalliferous Mining Operations apprentice Kieran Punch was awarded the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student of the year award for his dedication in the Xstrata Skills Centre. It's…
July 17, 2011 Zimbabwe Chiadzwa diamond fields watchdog rejected by mines minister Mines Minister Obert Mpofu has rejected the monitor nominated by civil society to oversee operations at the Chiadzwa diamond fields, saying the appointment is null and void. The proposed watchdog…
July 17, 2011 No plan for additional gold reserves – Bank Indonesia Bank Indonesia has no current plan to increase its foreign exchange reserves based on gold.
July 17, 2011 Low-energy coal in abundant supply – New Zealand coal boss Strong export demand for high-energy coals is limiting the availability of coal to South Island consumers, according to a Christchurch coal company boss.
July 17, 2011 Liberty Gold Corp. acquires Alaska-based Moneyrock property Liberty Gold Corp. (OTCBB: LBGO; "Liberty Gold" and/or "the Company") is pleased to announce that on April 5, 2011, the Company acquired a 60% interest in the 2,560-acre Moneyrock Property…
July 17, 2011 Gold bullion preferred method of payment in this drug deal A FATHER-of-two has been jailed after trying to collect £730,000 of gold bullion for a criminal gang to clear his drug debts. James Rea, 45, walked into a precious metal…
July 17, 2011 Rescuers bring to surface miner trapped underground after landslide at Russian coal mine Rescuers have brought to surface the first miner, trapped underground as a result of a landslide that occurred at a coal mine in Russia's republic of Komi, Vorkutaugol spokesman Yevgeny…
July 17, 2011 Gold reaches all time high in India on Saturday Gold surged by Rs 300 to all time high of Rs 43,585 per 10 grams in the local market Saturday, as its international price also jumped to $ 1,594 an…
Zijin to launch Congo’s first lithium output in June from disputed Manono deposit Zijin had previously indicated a first‑quarter 2026 start. February 11, 2026 | 10:20 am
