October 31, 2018 Gem Diamonds revises up full-year output target as recoveries on the rise So far in 2018, Gem has found thirteen diamonds over 100 carats, two of which were found in the third quarter.
October 31, 2018 Alrosa kicks off mining at new diamond field in Siberia President Vladimir Putin, who attended the opening ceremony, said the new operation reinforced the state-controlled firm's position as a diamond world leader.
October 30, 2018 ICMM introduces innovation roadmap for cleaner mining vehicles Following two innovation summits between ICMM members and suppliers, a governance model for collaboration has been designed.
October 30, 2018 Falling zinc price hammers Trafigura-backed Nyrstar in Q3 Nyrstar's CFO Michel Abaza said that no decision had yet been taken on how to tackle the company's debt levels but that the board would come back with a decision…
October 30, 2018 Belgium’s Nyrstar Q3 core profit plunges 74% The plunge is a result of lower zinc treatment charges, rising energy prices and higher operating charges.
October 30, 2018 Chaarat Gold buys Armenian mine from Russia’s Polymetal for $55m Deal is part of Chaarat’s intention of becoming a major regional player in Central Asia, with an annual production of 1 million ounces, which aims to reach through acquisitions.
October 30, 2018 Chaarat Gold says Centerra refused C$2B offer for firm, not just Kumtor The gold miner has given up on Kumtor and decided to focus its efforts on completing a deal for Armenia-based Kapan Mining instead
October 29, 2018 World’s two top diamond miners join forces to test blockchain pilot Alrosa has joined rival De Beers' Tracr industry blockchain traceability platform, aimed at clearing the supply chain of imposters and conflict diamonds.
October 26, 2018 Spain to close most coal mines by end of 2018 Government and unions reached a deal that will see €250 million invested in mining regions over the next ten years,
October 26, 2018 Trafigura-backed Finnish miner Terrafame to build EV battery plant "Our goal is to complete the plant by the end of 2020, with commercial production commencing at the start of 2021," Joni Lukkaroinen, CEO of Terrafame
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
