【Zambales and】Philippines: Nickel Mining Threatens Health of Local Communities and Environment
Editor’s NoteThe global push for electric vehicles is fueling a nickel mining boom, particularly in the Philippines. However, this article highlights…
Mining Industry
【Central Afri】Central African Republic: International Diamond Embargo Lifted
Editor’s NoteThe Kimberley Process has voted to fully lift sanctions, permitting diamond exports from all regions of the country for the first time…
【Tanzania】Tanzania’s Mineral Value Addition Drive Gathers Pace
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the concept of mineral value addition—the process of transforming raw minerals into higher-value products. A…
【Gaborone, Bo】Commodities Chronicle – De Beers Changes Strategy and Lowers Diamond Prices
Editor’s NoteIn a bid to stimulate market activity, the world’s leading diamond producer has announced significant price cuts. This strategic move,…
【Panna, Madhy】Diamond Auction: On Second Day, 16-Carat 10-Cent Diamond Sold for 97.56 Lakh, Final Day to Feature Crore-Worth Diamonds
Editor’s NoteA rare 16-carat diamond fetched nearly 10 million rupees on the second day of a major auction in Panna, with a 32-carat gem set to be…
【Angola】Diamond Mining Colossus Exits Angola
Editor’s NoteThis article details the exit of Russian diamond miner Alrosa from Angola, prompted by international sanctions. The company has sold its…
【Central Afri】Cautious Optimism in the Mining Sector of the Central African Republic
Editor’s NoteThe lifting of the diamond export embargo in the Central African Republic marks a significant step, yet the industry anticipates a slow…
【London, UK /】Gemfields Reports ‘Disappointing’ High-Quality Emerald Auction Results
Editor’s NoteGemfields’ 50th Kagem emerald auction generated $16.1 million, with 70% of the high-quality Zambian rough emeralds offered finding…
Mining Associations Reveal Effort to Simplify Sector’s ESG Standards
Editor’s NoteThe mining industry is seeking to unify its approach to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards. A coalition of nearly 100…
【London, UK】Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) Launches First Public Consultation
Editor’s NoteThis article announces the launch of a 60-day public consultation on a new draft consolidated mining standard. Key industry bodies are…