Fortescue, SMB-Winning go head-to-head to develop Guinea’s Simandou iron ore

Vale had also purchased access to the project data, but did not submit an offer, sources said.

Reuters | October 4, 2019 | 1:28 pm

Sienna Resources kicks off drilling at battery metals project in Sweden

The company says the strong nickel price had made it an opportune time to start drilling for the battery metal.

Jackson Chen | October 4, 2019 | 11:33 am

Gold futures decline as US jobs data eases concerns on economy

The job figures may give some comfort to markets after a string of weaker-than-expected data had boosted demand for gold as a haven this week.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2019 | 11:11 am

Alrosa finds Matryoshka-style stone, the first in diamond mining history

According to scientists, the diamond may be over 800 million years old.

MINING.com Editor | October 4, 2019 | 10:32 am

Platinum mining giant Sibanye-Stillwater begins business overhaul

The miner is creating a new company to be listed in South Africa and the US, which will have recent acquisitions incorporated as subsidiaries.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2019 | 8:02 am

Lithium Australia successful at building lithium-ferro-phosphate batteries

Lithium phosphate from spent lithium-ion batteries is being used to create high-quality cathode material.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 4, 2019 | 6:20 am

Central African Republic diamond houses obliged to export $3m per quarter

The Central African Republic launched a full overhaul of the country’s alluvial diamond mining sector.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 4, 2019 | 6:15 am

Zimbabwe accuses US of lying about diamond-mining forced labour

Zimbabwe, suffering its worst economic crisis since 2008, is desperate to end sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European Union on politicians and state companies.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2019 | 5:05 am

Gem Diamonds mining lease for Letšeng renewed for 10 years

Royalty payable for the diamonds sold was increased to 10% from 8%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2019 | 4:37 am

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