April 5, 2019

$6 billion private capital ready to invest in mining

Fundraising by unlisted funds for investment in natural resource reached a record $93 billion last year.

April 5, 2019

Norway wealth fund to tighten coal ban, add green infrastructure

The government proposes to expand its coal ban by adding absolute caps on production of thermal coal, or its use in power generation, which would target big companies.

April 5, 2019

World Diamond Council advocates for Africa’s artisanal diamond miners at international forum

The WDC believes that initiatives such as the peace process in the Central African Republic boost fairness in the artisanal mining sector.

April 4, 2019

Alacer releases updated PFS for Turkey project

The PFS outlines a mine life of 11 years and total recovered metals of 345,000 ounces of gold, 8 million ounces of silver, 254 million pounds of copper and 626…

April 4, 2019

How countries are getting tougher with mining companies

A mix of political populism, higher commodity prices and the expectation electrification will spur demand for raw materials has led governments to change the rules for miners operating in their…

April 3, 2019

Arctic Star looks for kimberlite at Timantti project

The company has already located three diamondiferous bodies – White, Black and Grey Wolf – and three kimberlite dykes.

April 3, 2019

Tesla boom lifts Norway’s electric car sales to record market share

Almost 60% of all new cars sold in Norway in March were fully electric, a global record as the country seeks to end fossil-fueled vehicles sales by 2025.

April 3, 2019

Controlling shareholder of Russia’s Polyus selling a 3.5% stake via ABB

The controlling shareholder is Polyus Gold International Ltd (PGIL), owned by Said Kerimov, son of Russian tycoon Suleiman Kerimov.

April 2, 2019

Jewelers must disclose whether diamonds are mined or synthetic — FTC

The Diamond Producers Association, which represents mining companies like De Beers, Rio Tinto and Alrosa, welcomed the FTC insistence that companies distinguish between diamonds that are mined and those that are made…

April 2, 2019

Eldorado Gold announces resumption of crushing and stacking at Kisladag

Further testwork is underway, the results of which are expected to be available in late 2019 or early 2020.