March 9, 2018 Indonesia to lead nickel production: BMI The market intelligence firm says global nickel ore production growth will continue to accelerate in 2018 as major producer countries see a recovery in production levels following subdued output in…
March 9, 2018 South African diamond provides new clues on Earth’s internal processes A mineral usually found at depths of 700 km found ensconced within diamond near Earth’s surface for the first time.
March 9, 2018 Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres copper mine workers vote to strike Unionized workers company’s latest offer for a collective labour agreement.
March 8, 2018 Platinum market forecast to remain in balance in 2018 Global platinum supply is forecast to be 7,815 koz in 2018, a decline of 2% from 2017.
March 8, 2018 Swedish Boliden innocent in Chile toxic waste dump case — court Swedish court has ruled that local miner Boliden won’t have to pay over $12 million (100 million Swedish crowns) in compensation for health problems allegedly caused by toxic waste it…
March 7, 2018 EU warns Trump of trade war, China raises concerns at WTO Europe and the IMF urged Donald Trump on Wednesday to step back from the brink of a trade war, after the resignation of his economic adviser emboldened those encouraging him…
March 7, 2018 Gem Diamonds on fire, finds sixth giant rock this year Latest discovery is a 152-carat, top white colour Type IIa diamond, dug up at the company's flagship Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
March 6, 2018 Diamond-backed raffle for “world’s most expensive dinner” canceled The experience would include $17,000 diamond chopsticks and an 18-course dinner prepared by the Michelin-starred team from Jaan.
March 6, 2018 Finland’s former Talvivaara files for bankruptcy Finland's Ahtium Oyj , previously named Talvivaara Mining Company has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure financing for future projects.
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.
US proposed SECURE Act aims to offset China’s grip on critical minerals Bill would establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve to support domestic production and processing of minerals vital to electrification, clean energy and national defense. January 20, 2026 | 01:11 pm
