May 31, 2018

Emerging market meltdown could undermine oil rally

Higher production doesn't necessarily mean higher oil prices are entirely out of the question.

May 31, 2018

US allies hit back at Washington’s steel, aluminum tariffs

The US on Thursday said it will impose tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada, Mexico and the EU, reigniting fears of a global trade war.

May 31, 2018

Kyrgyz Republic former PM who signed deal with Centerra charged with corruption

It’s rumoured that Sapar Isakov's charges may put a pact ending long-dragged disputes between the Asian country and the Canadian miner in jeopardy.

May 31, 2018

Emeralds and rubies producer Fura Gems changes look

The company, which began operations a year ago, said the move seeks to strengthen its communication with key stake holders and consumers.

May 30, 2018

Electric vehicles on the road to triple by 2020 — IEA

The number of electric cars, including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric passenger light-duty vehicles, increased by 57% in 2017 from the previous year.

May 30, 2018

Russian gold miner Polyus posts 51 pct drop in Q1 net profit

Polyus gold, Russia's largest producer of the metal, reported first-quarter net profit down 51 percent at $244 million, hit by reduced foreign exchange gains and other non-cash items.

May 30, 2018

Mountain Province finds 95-carat diamond in Canada’s far north

The white octahedron of "top clarity" is the largest gem quality diamond and fourth largest stone ever recovered at the company's Gahcho Kué mine, located in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

May 29, 2018

RBS to stop financing new coal plants, oil sands or arctic oil projects

Britain’s Royal Bank of Scotland said it had tightened restrictions on project finance and general lending for high-carbon energy projects and companies.

May 29, 2018

India seeks gold, diamond mining rights in Russia

India seeks to import gold and diamonds for value-addition before exporting them.

May 29, 2018

Petropavlovsk asks UK regulators to investigate activist shareholders

The London-listed firm is near the end of a quest to bring on technology to boost profits from the treatment of refractory gold ore.