Diamonds made from human ashes the industry latest (and creepiest) fad
Jewellers are converting the remains of deceased loved ones into "unique" diamonds.
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VIDEO: From production to disposal—What’s the life of a smart phone actually like?
If you are reading this on a tabloid or a smartphone, then you are likely holding bits of so-called “conflict minerals,” mostly used in the manufacturing of mobile phones, tablets and laptops.
Bitcoin down 29% as China bans banks from trade
However the Chinese government said people are free to buy and sell it at their own risk.
Quebec’s changing mining regulations scares investors away
Once the darling of miners, the Canadian province is quickly losing its edge. Here is why.
Barrick: Thornton takes control April, former De Beers exec becomes COO
Thornton brings finance background and strong China connections, while James Gowans, former chief of the diamond giant's Canada unit brings mining experience.
Gold prices down despite upbeat US jobs numbers
Gold prices hit a 5-month low, and is now within shouting distance of the psychologically important $1,200 level and the three-year low of $1,180.
Australian junior sets foot in Chile’s copper sector
Mining Group is set to extract 5,000 tonnes of ore per month, subject to more than a few of conditions, including a monthly payment of $2,000.
DiamondCorp gets first cash from stones unearthed at its Lace mine
Company got about $279,000 from the sale of 6,442 carats.
Sino Iron ships first concentrate to China 4 years late
And US$6 billion over budget.
Innovate or perish—Deloitte to the mining industry
In Tracking the trends 2014, Deloitte uncovers the pressing trends facing the mining industry in the year ahead and offers strategies that companies can employ to adapt to changing industry dynamics.
How 2026 will reshape the US critical mineral resilience
Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: growing support for high-risk minerals and renewed focus on domestic processing technologies.
