July 22, 2015

Gemfields Mozambique mine to yield rubies for over 20 years

An independent report has confirmed the Montepuez mine holds the largest deposit of rubies in the world, with projected output of 432 million carats over 21 years.

July 22, 2015

BHP Billiton beats iron ore guidance, takes copper write-downs

The world's No.1 miner will continue boosting its iron ore output, adding to a global glut and keeping pressure on prices.

July 21, 2015

Gabriel files for international arbitration against Romania

Dispute over Roşia Montană gold and silver project.

July 21, 2015

More LNG development debate hot air

Canada's B.C. legislature’s summer debate over the Pacific NorthWest LNG project development agreement is but one factor in B.C.’s complex liquefied natural gas equation.

July 21, 2015

Is Gold a Stupid “Pet Rock” or a Bedrock Asset?

Greece defaulted at the end of June, and metals investors expected higher prices in July. What we expected isn’t what we got. […]

July 21, 2015

K+S rejects fresh approach from Potash Corp.

With the deal, Potash Corp. could regain some of its historic dominance over the fertilizer market, since the two companies combined account for 30% of the global potash production.

July 21, 2015

Alrosa’s rough diamonds sales down 22% in first half of the year

The Russian company, hit by a sustained slowdown in the diamond market, said its rough diamond have declined by 6% in the first six months of the year.

July 21, 2015

Saxony develops new resource technologies for Rare Earth Elements

Scientists and engineers develop innovative technologies for enhanced resource efficiency of critical technology metals.

July 21, 2015

Boticas Exploration update-Medgold increases exploration target at Limarinho zone

Recent sampling and geophysical work has increased the size of the main gold anomaly at the Limarinho zone.

July 21, 2015

Canadian provinces to cut fuel use, boost tidal energy

The deals represent two ground-breaking initiatives to make Canada’s mining industry more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.