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Mining companies urged to plan for community development beyond mine life

Mines need to plan economic development other than mining for their nearby communities, because mines will all, eventually close, said Anglo American Corporate Affairs Senior Vice President Nivashne Naicker. Speaking at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town on …

The Royal Mint’s diamond collection starts from £495 – and will deliver before Valentine’s Day

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WHEN COAL WAS KING: Black Diamond Lover’s Lane

During the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I replaced the ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day to be celebrated on February 14th. By the 15th century, Valentine’s Day was associated with romantic love. The term “lover’s lane” …

Looks like South African mining’s going to have great year, says Menar at Mining Indaba

CAPE TOWN (miningweekly.com) – In general, if you look at the commodities produced in South Africa, we’re doing very well, and it looks like 2026 is going to be a great year. That’s the view of Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu, who spoke to Mining Weekly at the …

Botswana weighs tax hikes as diamond slump hits state revenue

Botswana is feeling the pinch as a slump in diamond sales forces the government to consider raising taxes. Diamonds are the backbone of the economy, but global demand has weakened, prices are down, and production has slowed, leaving a big hole in state …

Tartisan Nickel Corp. Acquires Additional Nickel-Copper Claims at Turtle Pond, Northwestern Ontario

Tartisan Nickel Corp. (CSE: TN,OTC:TTSRF) (OTCQB: TTSRF) (FSE: 8TA) ("Tartisan", or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has acquired eleven additional claims in the Turtle Pond Area, approximately 40 kms south of …

Kestrel Gold Reports 2025 Diamond Drill Results from its 100% owned QCM Gold Property, British Columbia with Grades ...

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2026 / Kestrel Gold Inc. ("Kestrel"), (TSXV:KGC,OTC:KSTBF) is pleased to announce results from the 2025 diamond drilling program completed on the "Main Zone" and "14 Vein…

Southern Hemisphere, FMR drill deep into Chilean copper porphyry system

JV partners FMR Resources and Southern Hemisphere Mining have kicked off a new deep diamond hole in the Southern Porphyry system, part of their Llahuin copper-gold-moly project in Chile. The positioning of the new drillhole in Target K was based on …

Why plain gold can cost more than diamonds this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, Americans will shower their sweethearts with the usual romantic staples: flowers, chocolate and pricey dinners. But the biggest spend won’t be on roses or reservations. It will be on jewelry – roughly $7 billion worth, according to …

Angola targets record 17 million carats in diamond production to become Africa's gemstone kings

According to a government publication circulated at the 2025 Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Endiama produced 14 million carats of rough diamonds in 2024, the highest output in its history. An Endiama spokesperson said the company aims to further …

Namibia joins Luanda Accord as GJEPC and DMCC move toward Natural Diamond Council membership

10th February 2026 By Ruth Faulkner The Republic of Namibia has become the latest government to sign the Luanda Accord, while India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) are set to move towards …

Botswana's Jwaneng is one of the world's richest diamond mines by value

Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt Pioneer UAE Commodity Tokenisation with $280m Diamond Initiative

Billiton Diamond, the Dubai-based diamond auction house, and tokenisation provider Ctrl Alt have successfully tokenised over AED 1billion ($280million) of certified polished diamonds in the UAE. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for the …

INVESTIGATION | Dirty diamonds and stolen wealth fuels crime, corruption and conflict

From zama-zamas to global trafficking networks, illicit precious metals continue to undermine economies, governance and security across Africa and beyond. Illegal mining and the trafficking of precious metals continue to exact a heavy toll on peace, …

Raptor pounces on visual copper mineralisation at Chester

Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights Raptor Metals (ASX:RAP) has sighted visible copper in early drilling at the Chester project in New Brunswick. The first two holes of a 2,200-metre diamond drill program intersected …

Luanda Accord expands: marketing is a diamond's best friend?

Namibia joins natural diamond rescue operation, helping to fund the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) Namibia’s Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, flanked by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Pedro …

Andrada intersected consistent lithium mineralisation at its Lithium Ridge project

Andrada Mining has intersected lithium grades of up to 3.02% Li₂O at its Lithium Ridge project in Namibia. This confirms continuity of mineralisation from surface to depths of up to 160 metres and highlights significant tin and tantalum by-product …

Critical Metals Announces New Extensions from 2025 Drilling Campaign and Outlines 2026 Drilling Target Selection

Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) has released final assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Tanbreez Rare Earths Project in Greenland, reporting multiple extensions to known mineralisation and new high‑grade rare earth intervals across …

Long Shortz with Carnavale: Mining lease secured as Kookynie moves to production

Host Tylah Tully sits down with Carnavale Resources (ASX:CAV) CEO Humphrey Hale, who outlines a major milestone for the company with the granting of a mining lease at the Kookynie gold project. Hale explains how the approval clears the path for development …

modONE Expands SafetyBot Integration With Major Platform Update Focused on Content Creation, Relevance, and Engagement

New release improves how safety teams create and manage content, while increasing relevance for frontline workers across high-risk industries FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- modONE®, an app-free safety …

Sceats Family Office Announces 'Trust Me, I’m an Expert' Audiobook

Sceats Family Office Announces the Release of “Trust Me, I’m an Expert” Audiobook Explaining How Tribunals Assess Expert Evidence in Commercial Disputes LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new short‑form audiobook, …

Terra Firma Energy Reports Strong First Year of Full Operations at their 20MW Wrexham flexible generation site.

Terra Firma Energy Reports Strong First Year of Full Operations at their 20MW Wrexham flexible generation site. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Terra Firma Energy is pleased to announce a strong operational …

ShareForce Powers Growth and Efficiency for Canadian Miners Amid Historic Commodity Rallies

Canadian mining leaders turn to ShareForce to digitize equity plan management amid soaring commodity prices and sector-wide growth. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ShareForce is helping transform …

Directional Drilling Services Market to Witness Massive Growth by 2033 | National Oilwell Varco, Baker Hughes Company

The Directional Drilling Services Market size is estimated to be valued at USD 12.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 20.5 billion by 2032. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The latest report by …

Global Centre for Peacebuilding Launched To Tackle Rising Extractives-Related Conflict

A new international institution, The Global Centre for Peacebuilding and Business (GCPB) has been launched this week in Cape Town. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new international institution, The Global Centre for …

Surface Mining Market to Reach US$ 96.2 Bn by 2033, Driven by Technological Advancements and Rising Demand for Minerals

Asia-Pacific is set to lead the surface mining market with ~41% share by 2026, driven by Australian iron ore and coal & mineral output from China and India LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global …

ABS Strengthens and Expands Regional Connectivity Reach Through Strategic Partnership with Horizon Teleports

ABS renews and expands HorizonSat partnership to boost EMEA coverage, integrate ground services, and deliver end-to-end satellite connectivity solutions. DUBAI, DUBAYY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DUBAI, United …

How Top Prefabricated Container House Manufacturers are Shaping the Future of Affordable Housing

SHENYANG CITY, LIAONING PROVINCE, CHINA, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global housing crisis has reached unprecedented levels, with the United Nations estimating that over 1.6 billion people currently lack adequate shelter. As …

Leading the Industry: Top Coal Shearer Gears Manufacturers Revolutionizing Mining Efficiency

XI'AN CITY, SHAANXI PROVINCE, CHINA, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coal shearers serve as the primary cutting equipment in longwall mining operations, accounting for approximately 40% of underground coal extraction worldwide. The …

Pentagon 2000 Launches 'PENTAGON UPSTREAM': In-Browser ERP for MROs and Aviation Companies

PENTAGON UPSTREAM delivers the full power of Pentagon’s industry-proven ERP, with hosting managed by Pentagon 2000 on Amazon Web Services (AWS) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pentagon 2000 Software, Inc., a …

Altamira Awarded Process Safety Management Project for Major Texas-Based Energy Producer

Project expands Altamira’s long-standing PSM partnership in the Delaware Basin HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Altamira, a leading U.S.-based engineering firm specializing in Air Quality, Environmental, …

North American Hydraulic Pump Market Forecasts Steady Growth Through 2035

North American hydraulic pump market to hit $2.4B by 2035. The United States drives 93% of demand, while Canada leads production. FARGO, ND, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The hydraulic pump market in Northern America is …

Self Sponsorship UK 2026: Doing It Properly in a Tougher Compliance Climate

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UK’s Skilled Worker sponsorship system is under renewed scrutiny. Recent media coverage has exposed the sale of fake job offers and certificates of sponsorship, prompting tougher …

Top Dredging Equipment Manufacturers: Meeting Global Demand for Infrastructure Development

QINGDAO CITY, SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global dredging equipment industry continues to expand as nations invest heavily in port infrastructure, coastal development, and resource extraction projects. …

Leading the Way in Wear Protection: Top Rubber Ceramic Liner Manufacturers Revolutionizing the Market

ZIBO CITY, SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industrial operations across mining, power generation, cement production, and bulk material handling sectors face a common challenge: equipment wear and tear caused by …

Top Single and Double Acting Cylinder Manufacturers: Leading the Charge in Hydraulic Technology

SHENZHEN CITY, GUANGDONG PROVINCE, CHINA, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global hydraulic cylinder market continues to expand as industries worldwide rely on these essential components for heavy machinery and equipment. Single and …

Pantera completes first modern exploration program at historic Arkansas silver–antimony district

Extensive geochemical sampling across 5,000 acres highlights multi-commodity potential in a strategically important US critical minerals jurisdiction Pantera Minerals (OTCQB:PTMLF) ARKANSAS, AR, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Investors Look to Paris to Gauge Africa’s 2026 Energy Pipeline

Ministers from Senegal, Nigeria, Zambia and Djibouti will attend the Invest in African Energy Forum, offering insight into Africa’s most bankable energy markets PARIS, FRANCE, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global energy investment …

Hindustan Fuel and Energy Private Limited (HFEPL) Rapidly Rises as a Major Force in Global EN590 Diesel Trade

The company is rapidly gaining recognition across global fuel corridors for its compliance-first approach to EN590 diesel trade. NEW DELHI, INDIA, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- India-based Hindustan Fuel and Energy Private Limited (HFEPL) is …