November 18, 2020

De Beers sales rise 12% as diamond demand recovers

Sales of $450 million between Nov. 2 and Nov. 16 were higher than $400 million a year earlier, but declined from $467 million between Sept. 21 and Oct. 9.

November 18, 2020

Cardinal beckons third party bidder amid takeover stalemate

A new bidder could effectively free up Shandong and Nordgold of their respective “best and final” statements and enable both to increase their offers.

November 18, 2020

Britain to ban new petrol cars and vans by 2030

The United Kingdom is eyeing 250 000 new jobs as part of a green industrial revolution, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

November 18, 2020

Luxembourg to set up Europe space mining centre

Luxembourg aims to become Europe's space mining hub.

November 18, 2020

Zinc price soars as Vedanta halts Gamsberg mine after accident

Prices for the metal climbed to an 18-month high in London after Vedanta said the South African mine will stay closed until further notice.

November 17, 2020

RANKED: Top 10 capital raisings – mine developers

Mine developers that have raised the most capital since the beginning of the year.

November 15, 2020

Scientists want sodium-ion batteries to compete with Li-ion batteries

A team of researchers in Asia and Europe are working to speed up research into sodium-ion batteries.

November 13, 2020

Rusal secures $4.5bn loan extension from Sberbank

The company will now start repaying the loan, secured by Rusal's 27.8% stake in Norilsk Nickel , from 2024.

November 13, 2020

Eldorado sees growing potential at Lamaque mine

The announcement was part of Eldorado exploration results, which extend known mineralization near current or planned development.

November 13, 2020

Gangfeng ups stake in Sonora lithium project

Bacanora Minerals' Chinese partner more than doubled its stake in the Mexican project.