November 3, 2016 World’s largest pair of pear-shaped diamonds could fetch up to $30m They are part of a newly created set of drop earrings to go under Christie's hammer in Geneva on Nov. 15.
November 3, 2016 Lithium and the new energy revolution Lithium is enjoying a growth story unlike any other commodity these days, driven by the global emergence of the electric vehicle market, expanding demand for high‑capacity energy storage and the…
November 2, 2016 World’s fifth-biggest gold miner pleasantly surprised The Toronto-based gold producer revealed that its net earnings were $2.5 million, or zero a share, in the three months through September.
November 2, 2016 This is the world’s largest flawless heart-shaped diamond Graff plans to showcase it around the world before setting it as a jewel.
November 1, 2016 Glencore to reopen yet another coal mine in Australia The move comes only a few days after it resumed operations at Collinsville mine in Australia's Queensland state.
November 1, 2016 Vale may reconsider selling $10 billion in core assets — report If prices for the commodities it mines continue to pick up, the firm must cancel plans to sell some of its best assets.
November 1, 2016 BHP Billiton jumps on the electric car bandwagon The world’s largest miner sees electric vehicles boosting copper demand.
November 1, 2016 15 dead, several trapped in coal mining explosion in western China China's coal mines continue to be among the deadliest in the world.
November 1, 2016 Endeavour Silver becomes the sole owner of El Parral properties in Mexico The acquisition of Silver Standard Resources’ exploration properties is part of the Vancouver-based miner recent emphasis on expanding its presence in Mexico.
November 1, 2016 More policy attention needed on artisanal mining — UNCTAD Artisanal and small-scale mining offers opportunities to generate jobs, reduce poverty, and provide livelihoods, but this sector has been largely ignored by policy-makers and donors, an UNCTAD official said.
US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next If the ban is lifted, the Trump administration would then be free to reissue mining leases to Chile-focused Antofagasta. January 21, 2026 | 04:25 pm
