Lundin achieves record quarterly gold output at its flagship Ecuador mine

Vancouver-based Lundin Gold has reported that in the third quarter of 2026, gold production at its Fruta del Norte mine in southeast Ecuador hit a new quarterly record.

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Richemont, Signet in talks to join De Beers consortium – report

Luxury group Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in advanced talks to join the Global Diamond Consortium (GDC) bidding for De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports.

16 october 2026

Rio Tinto begins Q4 of 2026 with strong operational performance

The Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto has reported its third-quarter 2026 results, highlighting strong operational performance.

16 october 2026

Silver market deficit to widen in 2026 - report

In the latest World Silver Survey prepared by the Silver Institute and Metals Focus, the global silver market deficit is forecast to widen for the sixth consecutive year to 46.3 million ounces.

16 october 2026

Tharisa signs PGM offtake deal with Valterra Platinum, expands chrome collaboration

South Africa’s Tharisa has entered a binding arrangement for the sale of PGM concentrate to Rustenburg Platinum Mines, a subsidiary of Valterra Platinum, effective 1 January 2027.

16 october 2026

Diamonds: Nothing lasts forever

24 october 2016
(The Financial Times) - Gahcho Kué is found deep in the Canadian tundra where the winters are cold enough to shatter steel. But nature has left something in this hostile environment that the world finds irresistible: diamonds. Diamonds are marketed on the idea that they will forever represent a pinnacle of luxury and materialist desire. But industry executives and business owners acknowledge that the battle for the luxury dollar is intensifying, with diamonds competing with everything from must-have consumer devices to expensive holidays. In response, the industry is looking to boost its marketing spend.