Largest Golconda diamond goes under Christie’s hammer in Hong Kong
It is expected to fetch up to $10 million.
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Rio Tinto to launch virtual tour of its Canadian Diavik diamond mine
The virtual reality headset will debut at the JCK Luxury Show in Las Vegas.
South Africa reshuffles cabinet, names new mineral resources minister
Susan Shabangu, highly criticized for her handling of a strike in the platinum sector, was booted out from a cabinet that now includes South Africa's first black minister and a first openly gay official.
Scientists find rare-earth-like magnetic properties in iron
Finding may provide a new and more available ingredient for manufacturing motors for hybrid and electric cars, as well as generators.
Mexico’s government to fund rare earth exploration
The country sees a growing opportunity for other players beside China.
Deutsche Bank won’t fund Barrier Reef port expansion
The bank says it won't finance a project whose effects are still being debated.
Former Chinese mining mogul sentenced to death
Liu Han, 48, was found guilty of 13 charges, including murder, running casinos and illegally selling firearms.
Billions of barrels-worth of shale oil found in southern England
The discovery has already pushed British authorities to start mulling plans to ease rules on accessing shale oil and gas, including drilling without landowners' permission.
EPA sued over process that could block Pebble Mine in Alaska
The suit says the agency may kill the project before mine plans are finalized or it’s evaluated through the permitting process.
Barclays gets a US$44 million fine over gold fix
On top of the fine, one of the bank's former traders has been banned from working in London.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
