The Attawapiskat First Nation opposes a new planned mine landfill on its traditional territory, citing threats to cultural sites.

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

The Type IIb gem is said to be of “exceptional quality” due to both its colour and clarity.

The diamond miner said it had obtained further information relating to the allegations, which will help with the preparation of its report.

Guards at the Williamson mine in Tanzania are said to have deliberately swapped rubber projectiles with metal shot against trespassers.

Illegal gold and diamond mining in Brazil’s Amazon rain forest is threatening South America’s largest group of native people who still live in relative isolation.