November 12, 2020

Alrosa’s pink diamond sets new record price at auction

“The Spirit of the Rose”— a flawless 14.83-carat pink gem — sold for $26.6 million at Sothbey’s in Geneva.

November 11, 2020

Gold miner wants to use Iceland’s renewable energy to drill

Canadian explorer St-Georges Eco-Mining wants to revive Iceland’s long-dormant gold mining industry using primarily geothermal and hydro power.

November 11, 2020

More KAZ Minerals shareholders to vote against buyout plan

The miner's fifth-biggest investor RWC Partners also plans to vote against the bid.

November 10, 2020

Palladium One aims for first resource at Kaukua South discovery in Finland

Toronto-based company will begin a 17,500-metre drill program this month at its Kaukua South discovery in Finland aimed at delineating an initial resource.

November 10, 2020

Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined

Heap leaching technology has become increasingly popular due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers miners.

November 10, 2020

Gemfields attempts to mitigate virus effect with mini-auctions

The emeralds and rubies miner doesn't know when it might be able to host its next auction, or generate meaningful revenue from sales, due to the “severe” impact of covid-19…

November 10, 2020

Anglo Asian blasted for statement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

The Armenian National Committee UK accused the company of exploiting the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan for commercial gain.

November 10, 2020

Rio Tinto, Bluejay to jointly explore for nickel in Finland

Rio could earn up to a 75% interest in Bluejay's Enonkoski project by injecting $20 million over three stages.

November 9, 2020

Metso Outotec launches Filter Optimizer for improved performance, optimized energy use

The new optimizer stabilizes the effect of upstream process variations, provides tools for improved process control and reduces the need for manual intervention.

November 9, 2020

KAZ Minerals shareholder RWC Partners to vote against buyout offer

The take-private deal is subject to court approval and a shareholder vote in December or early January.