by Gordon Barratt | Jun 12, 2026 | News
Japanese rare earth magnet manufacturer Shin-Etsu Chemical plans to build a new rare earth refining facility in Fukui prefecture in western Japanto strengthen its supply chain, a spokesperson said, amid China’s export controls. The move comes as China has...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 12, 2026 | News
Diamond miner De Beers has shared its latest research on US consumer trends in its latest ‘US Diamond Acquisition Study’ report, which found that jewellery that includes natural diamonds are the most sought-after among consumers in the country. The report...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 12, 2026 | News
Доступно на русском When Europe began moving away from Russian energy in 2022, many expected one of the main pillars of the Russian economy to fall into a deep crisis. Formally, that did not happen. Russia remains one of the world’s largest exporters of gas and...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 11, 2026 | News
Rupert Resources says its shareholders approved the takeover of its full share capital by Canada’s largest mining company Agnico Eagle Mines in a deal valued at C$2.9-billion, or $2.12-billion. Each share will be exchanged for 0.0401 of a common share of Agnico...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 11, 2026 | News
The Queensland Government has committed a record $3.2 billion to CopperString ahead of the 2026-27 State Budget, backing the transmission project expected to strengthen power supply across the North West Minerals Province (NWMP). Designed to connect Mount Isa and...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 11, 2026 | News
Aggreko is providing hybrid systems, alternative fuels and data-led solutions to improve energy resilience. Fluctuations in regional fuel pricing have reinforced how quickly external market forces translate into on-site operational risk, particularly for remote mining...
