China achieved a record-high in iron ore imports for the year 2023, reflecting a 6.6% increase compared to the previous year, as reported by customs data on Friday. The General Administration of Customs in China disclosed that the total iron ore imports for the year amounted to approximately 1.18 billion metric tons. This milestone marked…
The diamond trade was left stunned on Tuesday when Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, announced that it would no longer be buying diamonds from Russia. The move, which is unprecedented in the industry, has sent shockwaves through the international diamond market and has left many in the trade scrambling to understand…
DeepGreen Metals, a deep-sea mining company specializing in extracting battery metals from the ocean floor, has taken a significant step forward in its mission. Recently, the company secured a substantial cash injection from Swiss investment firm, MetalOil, providing the necessary funds to accelerate its exploration and development efforts. This investment brings DeepGreen one step closer…
Gold plunged to its lowest since April 2020 on Thursday amid expectations of more aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve despite a fresh round of mixed data on the US economy. Spot gold dipped 0.4% to $1,688.24 per ounce by 11:50 a.m. ET, having already fallen below the $1,700 mark earlier in the…
Orla Mining’s exploration results from near-pit drilling at the Camino Rojo gold mine in Mexico suggest the potential for expanding resources and extending the current 10-year mine life, according to the company’s announcement on Thursday. The successful drill program in the proposed layback area near the open-pit mine indicates the possibility of replenishing some of…
In the annals of exploration, there have been discoveries that changed the course of history, and then there were discoveries that changed the course of comedy. Such was the case when a band of intrepid explorers stumbled upon a diamond the size of a football in the depths of a cave that GPS had yet…
A photo captured by Agnico Eagle showcases the Northern Lights above the Meliadine mine in the Kivalliq district of Nunavut. On Thursday, Canada officially handed control of its vast Arctic territory, Nunavut, over its reserves of gold, diamonds, iron, cobalt, and rare earth metals. This action has the potential to stimulate exploration and development in…
Anglo Asian Mining, the London listed gold, copper and silver producer, reported a return to profitability in the first half of 2018, driven by a doubling of copper production. The company, which operates in Azerbaijan, said its copper output rose to 1,721 tonnes in the six months to June 30, up from 843 tonnes a…
In a significant development for the mining industry, the Responsible Copper Mining Framework, which has gained traction in recent years, is being extended to encompass the extraction of nickel, zinc, and molybdenum. This expansion marks a critical step forward in promoting responsible and sustainable practices within the resource extraction sector, addressing environmental, social, and economic…
Evolution Mining, one of Australia’s leading gold producers, has secured regulatory approval to extend operations at its flagship Cowal gold project, located in the mineral-rich region of New South Wales. This pivotal approval paves the way for the company to significantly expand its production capacity, further cementing its position in the global gold mining industry….