Alrosa finds gigantic pink diamond, likely its most expensive one
Alrosa is currently trying to decide on whether to sell the 27.85-carat rock as a rough diamond, or cut and polish it.
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Eldorado defers decision to halt operations in Greece as talks with Gov’t begin
Company said it preserved the right to shut down operations in the country and to take legal actions to protect itself and its assets should the dialogue with the ministry of energy and environment fails.
Endeavour to add 14 years to Ity mine life as it kicks off plant construction
The Ity mine, in Côte d’Ivoire, has produced more than 1.2 million ounces of gold in its over 20 years of operations.
Indian billionaire Agarwal to be Anglo American’s top shareholder
He intends to buy as much as 1.5 billion pounds (about$2 billion) worth of additional Anglo American shares.
Washington buys Dominion Diamond for $1.2bn as investors ok sale
Transaction gives the US-based buyer full ownership of Canada’s Ekati diamond mine and a 40% stake in Diavik, which is operated by Rio Tinto.
Philippines delays environment minister nomination approval over mining woes
Former minister Lopez had to leave the post after the same legislative panel that delayed Cimatu’s confirmation rejected her appointment.
South Africa labour disputes drag Petra Diamonds shares down
Shares in the diamond miner fell for a second consecutive day after it warned that two of its South african mines had been affected by strikes.
Peruvian farmer sues Newmont in US court over alleged use of violence, threats
Acuña and her family claim the company used violence and threats to try to evict her from her home and so make way for its $5 billion gold and copper Conga project.
BHP’s shareholders to vote whether firm should leave Australia’s top mining lobby group
Investors to vote on the two resolutions submitted ethical investing group ACCR at BHP’s annual general meeting in London in October.
Gem Diamonds finds another huge diamond at Lesotho mine
Finding follows the recovery of five other diamonds of over 100 carats so far this year at the company's flagship Letšeng mine, in Lesotho.
Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream, enters Australia
Major deals in Peru and Australia expand production reach and secure long-term precious metals supply streams.