March 6, 2018

Gold explorer moves ahead quickly to release maiden resource

Velocity Minerals Ltd. (VLC:TSX.V) on March 5 released a maiden resource for its Rozino Gold Project in Bulgaria.

March 6, 2018

Sirius seeks $2bn in government-backed debt for Britain’s biggest fertilizer mine

Securing the debt will be the final milestone to bring the York project into production.

March 6, 2018

Will Five Star Movement shine on gold?

The Italian election could affect the gold market via two channels.

March 6, 2018

Brazil court denies Norsk Hydro request to resume production

Norsk Hydro ASA to resume full operations at its unit Hydro Alunorte, a court said, in the latest setback after allegations it had contaminated water in the area.

March 6, 2018

ALROSA rough diamond reserves grew to almost 1.2 billion carats in 2017

Total diamond reserves, taking into account the explored deposits under the National Reserves Committee standards, increased by 57.8 million carats during the year.

March 6, 2018

De Beers rough diamond sales for Cycle 2, 2018

De Beers Group today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the second sales cycle of 2018.

March 6, 2018

Global diamond supply expected to decrease this year

Paul Zimnisky, an independent diamond industry analyst, estimates supply will fall 3.4% to 147 million carats.

March 5, 2018

UK firm pilots using blockchain to help BMW source ethical cobalt

The competition is intensifying to use blockchain to try to eliminate battery minerals produced by child labour.

March 5, 2018

Sudden jump in zinc stocks threatens bull party: Andy Home

The London zinc price has been on a two-year romp, hitting a 10-year high of $3,595.50 a tonne last month.

March 5, 2018

Zinc turned upside down as prices tank and stockpiles surge

The zinc market is making a U-turn.