November 6, 2017 Canadian junior miners worth jumps for second year in a row Aggregate market cap of the top 100 junior mining companies was up 7% to $12.2 billion, a level not seen since 2010, but the group significantly underperformed the Venture Exchange…
November 3, 2017 Lucara Diamond readies for $195 million expansion of Karowe mine Results of a preliminary economic assessment have revealed the potential for the development of an underground mine at the company's mine in Botswana.
November 2, 2017 Namibia’s economy to grow faster in 2017 as mining bounces back The country's mining sector is emerging from years of contraction and the impact of recent severe drought eases, the finance minister said on Thursday.
November 2, 2017 De Beers’ Victor mine closing doors in 2019 Firm has determined it's not economically viable to extend the life of the diamond mine, which can only be accessed by air year round, or by a winter road for…
October 31, 2017 Solid demand for large stones boosts Gem Diamonds sales The company has found six diamonds larger than 100 carats in the first nine months of the year, compared with just four throughout 2016.
October 30, 2017 Former Gemfields exc.-led firm grabs Coscuez emerald mine in Colombia Fura Gems aims to resume production at the mine within six months of the deal closure.
October 29, 2017 The best diamonds in the world are buried at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean The best diamonds in the world come from the sea.
October 23, 2017 Northern Miner’s Progressive Mine Forum Livestream Live round table discussions complemented by real-time interaction with the audience via social media, as well as commentary from industry leaders.
October 23, 2017 Petra Diamonds revenue takes hit from Tanzania crackdown Petra Diamonds Ltd's first quarter revenue fell by 17 percent after Tanzanian government last month seized consignment of diamonds from its Williamson mine.
October 20, 2017 Alrosa has just unearthed another large yellow diamond, hits annual record of massive findings With the newly unearthed 34.17-carat diamond, Alrosa has hit an annual record in the number of large fancy-coloured stones found at its operations.
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