The world’s most precious diamond collection on sale
Rio Tinto is taking its collection of the world's most rare and valuable pink, red and blue diamonds to the auction table.
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Botswana Diamonds regains some sparkle thanks to Orapa
Shares in London-listed Botswana Diamonds jumped nearly 12% after an encouraging exploration update.
Thousands marched against cyanide use in gold mining
Over 10,000 of environmentalists took the streets of Raub, in the Malaysian state of Pahang on Sunday, to oppose the use of cyanide at the nearby Bukit Koman gold mine, which they claim has been using the chemical compound to the detriment of their health.
Peru lifts state of emergency over Conga mine
The Peruvian government confirmed it will end Monday a state of emergency imposed in early July in the country’s northern region, where violent protests against Newmont Mining's (NYSE:NEM) controversial $4.8 billion Conga project left five dead and dozens injured.
South Africa drops Lonmin miners’ murder charges
South African prosecutors have temporarily withdrawn murder charges against the 270 miners accused Thursday of killing 34 striking colleagues shot dead by police at the platinum miner Lonmin's (LON:JSE) Marikana mine, but warned they could be recharged when inquiries were complete.
Colombia’s new energy and mining minister promises to ‘get it right’
Colombia’s energy and mining minister Federico Renjifo, who assumed the position on Thursday, said he is aware he’ll face difficult times as analysts are predicting a slowdown in demand for the country’s commodities in coming years, but he said he’ll make sure the sector remains competitive and attractive to foreign investors.
Athabasca confirms oil sands venture
Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) confirmed Friday that it is in the preliminary stages of establishing a joint venture for two of its Alberta oil sands assets, but it declined to identify its partner.
South African strikes spread, hit Gold Fields
Mining workers dissatisfaction in South Africa has now hit the country's second-largest gold producer, Gold Fields Ld. as about 12,000 employees downed tools at the KDC mine, on Johannesburg's West Rand.
India looks for rare earths under the sea
India is already building a rare-earth mineral processing plant in the east coast state of Orissa and will invest $135 million in a new exploration ship and the refurbishing of another vessel to mine minerals under its oceans.
Macabre twist: Lonmin protesters who survived massacre face murder charges
Two weeks after South African police opened fire on a group of 3,000 workers and killed 34 people protesting at the platinum miner Lonmin's (LON:JSE) Marikana mine, prosecutors are bringing murder charges against a unexpected group of suspects: the miners themselves.
Abasca expands Loki graphite resource in Saskatchewan
The company's upgrades to Loki graphite resource in Saskatchewan, strengthens plans for a PEA and fast-tracks production.