February 5, 2025

China funnelled $57 billion to control critical mineral supply chain

A network of at least 26 state-backed banks has helped Beijing tighten its grip on critical minerals over the past two decades.

July 10, 2024

Silvercorp acquisition of Adventus hits roadblock

Lawsuit challenging the environmental permit for the target company’s project in Ecuador emerges as bone of contention.

January 12, 2024

China coal mine accident kills at least 8, rescue ops underway

Preliminary investigation showed the accident occurred due to a coal and gas outburst at the mine.

January 12, 2024

Platinum-palladium catalyst helps produce environmentally friendlier chemical feedstock

A new platinum-palladium-based catalyst allows for the manufacturing of propylene oxide without the toxic chemicals normally required for its production.

January 11, 2024

Serra Verde enters commercial production in Brazil

Pela Ema is the first mine outside Asia to produce four critical magnetic rare earths.

January 11, 2024

Gem Diamonds and Lucara find first big stones of 2024

Gem Diamonds has unearthed a 295-carat rough at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, while Lucara recovered a 166-carat rough at Letšeng in Botswana.

January 10, 2024

Gemfields says rubies making headway in Chinese market

The company's report, the second since 2020, reveals that rubies are gaining steam among Chinese consumers.

January 10, 2024

Scientists gain new insights into diamond rain on Neptune, Uranus

Diamond rain on Neptune and Uranus forms at a lower depth than previously thought.

January 10, 2024

De Beers to spend $1 billion on Botswana mine expansion

The approved investment will be used to convert the Jwaneng open pit mine into an underground diamond operation.

January 9, 2024

High-grade results ‘bode well’ for Graphite One feasibility this year

The results from about 8,730 metres across 52 drill holes were part of Graphite One’s largest exploration program in the company’s history at the Graphite Creek project.