May 9, 2025

Tsingshan ‘has not given up’ on Chile lithium plans despite plant retreat

Tsingshan and Chinese automaker BYD backed out of plans this week to build major lithium cathode plants in Chile

May 8, 2025

Ouster to supply lidar sensors for Komatsu’s suite of autonomous offerings

The companies have agreed to incorporate 3D digital lidar sensors into mining equipment to advance autonomous solutions.

May 8, 2025

De Beers to shut down lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox

Decision reflects De Beers’ renewed focus on natural diamonds, a return to the strategy behind its iconic “Diamonds are Forever” slogan.

May 8, 2025

Rare 10-carat blue diamond could fetch $20M at auction

The "Mediterranean Blue Diamond" from South Africa, is a “fancy vivid blue,” the highest grade for coloured diamonds.

May 7, 2025

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold to buy stake in DRC lithium project

KoBold plans to acquire AVZ’s stake in the Manono lithium project, aiming to resolve disputes and unlock a major source of the critical metal.

May 7, 2025

BYD and Tsingshan scrap plans for Chile lithium plants

Both companies had been selected in 2023 as strategic investors to develop value-added lithium products in Chile.

May 6, 2025

Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine wins environmental award for solar plant

The government of the Northwest Territories provided C$3.3 million in funding for the project.

May 5, 2025

Ma’aden deploys space technology to explore projects across Arabian Shield

The initiative will be delivered through the regional joint venture established by Fleet Space Technologies and Tahreez.

May 5, 2025

CIA’s venture capital arm invests in Colorado-based critical minerals startup

Company said its technology offers a low-impact way to extract high-purity critical minerals from unconventional and previously uneconomic sources.

May 5, 2025

CIM launches Innovation and Technology Society

Initiative aims to accelerate the development and adoption of solutions to the mining industry’s most pressing challenges.