November 1, 2017 Rio Tinto throws its weight behind Africa as mining central Africa largest untapped source of growth for industry and would provide huge opportunity, says Rio Tinto's chief executive of energy and minerals.
November 1, 2017 Zinc producers in spotlight as demand powers past supply According to the International Lead & Zinc Study Group, the 10 largest zinc companies account for roughly 45% of world total, leaving plenty of room for smaller producers to grow.
November 1, 2017 Gold demand from China picks up again Total gold consumption, including jewellery and bullions but excluding the central bank’s purchases, rose 16% to 815.9 tonnes in the first nine months of the year.
October 31, 2017 Liebherr to expand presence in America’s mining sector The equipment maker has a very strong presence in Europe, Australia and Africa, but says in North and South America there's plenty of room for improvement.
October 31, 2017 Solid demand for large stones boosts Gem Diamonds sales The company has found six diamonds larger than 100 carats in the first nine months of the year, compared with just four throughout 2016.
October 31, 2017 Anglo American investors demand clarity as dealmaker incoming chairman arrives Stuart Chambers faces investor calls for clear direction at the company, long seen as a potential takeover target.
October 30, 2017 London Metal Exchange in talks with online platforms A source said the LME had made contact with established online venues Trayport and EBS, which are currently focused largely on energy and foreign exchange.
October 30, 2017 Glencore raises marketing guidance, lowers output In third-quarter production report, Glencore lowered its output guidance for copper, zinc and coal but said full-year earnings would not suffer.
October 30, 2017 Former Gemfields exc.-led firm grabs Coscuez emerald mine in Colombia Fura Gems aims to resume production at the mine within six months of the deal closure.
October 30, 2017 Electric cars yet to turn cobalt market into gold mine – Nornickel Prices for cobalt metal, used in production of electric vehicle batteries, have tripled to nine-year peaks above $30 a pound from below $10 a pound in late 2015.
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