July 21, 2017

New African rare earth mine to start production by year-end

Gakara mine, which operated for 30 years until 1978, is expected to restart commercial production in the fourth quarter of the year.

July 21, 2017

Once rejected Nunavut gold project gets OK from board

If Canada's Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, accepts the review board's decision, a project certificate could be issued before year-end.

July 20, 2017

US steel production falls back in June

After strong start to 2017, US steel output growth for the first six months slows to just 1.3%.

July 20, 2017

Centerra gets some breathing room in dispute with Kyrgyz Republic

The arbitrator has sided with miner, allowing it to move forward with the case against the Central Asian country.

July 19, 2017

The world’s largest diamond miner just found two massive rocks

Both rocks, said ALrosa, are believed to be gem-quality.

July 18, 2017

Coal mine sold for less than $1 reopens, to reach full production by year-end

Blair Athol thermal coal mine, located in Queensland, Australia, had been closed since 2012 when former owner Rio Tinto shut down operations after almost 30 years of production.

July 18, 2017

Rio Tinto axes iron ore export forecast for the year

It also revised down its expected share of hard coking coal for the year to between 7.2 to 7.8 million tonnes from 7.8 to 8.4 million tonnes.

July 17, 2017

World’s second-largest diamond ‘too big’ to sell

Lucara Diamond’s Lesedi La Rona is said to face challenges other rock never do, including its multi-million-dollar price tag and a risky polishing process that can take months or years.

July 17, 2017

Washington Companies buys Dominion Diamond for $1.2 billion

The US company plans to operate Dominion as a standalone business, appointing a new chief executive based in Canada.

July 14, 2017

Potash plan prompts $98 million road link in horn of Africa

Djibouti contracted a Kuwaiti company to build a $98-million road link to enable landlocked Ethiopia to ship its first potash output from a new Red Sea port.