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.
April 2, 2019 Diamond trading on the open exchange moves closer The U.K.’s financial regulator has authorized U2 Diamond Prices Ltd. as a benchmark administrator, joining firms such as FTSE International Ltd. and ICE Benchmark Administration Ltd.
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