April 7, 2019 China continues gold-buying spree as PBOC adds for fourth month The world’s second-largest economy expanded its gold reserves for the fourth straight month, adding to optimism that central banks globally will continue to build holdings.
April 5, 2019 Investor sentiment in diamond mining stocks makes for a contrarian play Natural diamond supply is estimated to come off this year and continue to incrementally decline through at least 2021, which should be supportive of diamond prices and thus miners.
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.
Gold refiner stops taking scrap delivery to melt down in US Metalor Technologies paused accepting new shipments of metal due to an inventory backlog caused by severe US weather. January 29, 2026 | 04:03 pm
