December 18, 2019

Coal endures as world’s favorite fuel for electricity generation

Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialized nations.

December 18, 2019

De Beers final diamond sale of the year gives some hope to depressed market

It fetched $425 million for its diamond in December, a slight improvement from the $400 million it obtained in the previous sale.

December 18, 2019

Takeover talks between gold miners Endeavour and Centamin hit a snag

The Egypt-focused company has accused Endeavour of not providing key information to assess the value of a potential business combination.

December 17, 2019

Metso to provide equipment to one of South Africa’s largest diamond mines

Metso will deliver high performance crushing and material handling equipment to the Venetia mine held by De Beers.

December 16, 2019

Alrosa, Everledger launch e-commerce platform for diamond tracking

Consumers will be offered transparency regarding the origin of their diamonds.

December 15, 2019

Estonian scientists use silver for next generation of solar cells

They developed compound semiconductor materials named kesterites.

December 13, 2019

Bearish outlook for metal prices for 2020 — report

But demand for lithium and cobalt is set to improve next year.

December 13, 2019

Eramet lowers H2 profit guidance after metal prices tumble

Eramet is reorganising its nickel operations in New Caledonia after years of losses.

December 12, 2019

Switzerland investigates metal trader over Congo-war allegations

Christoph Huber is said to have been involved in the illegal trade of minerals during the Congo conflict two decades ago.

December 12, 2019

Metso to shut down northern Sweden operation

The Ersmark plant produces rubber and poly-met wear parts used in the mining industry.