April 21, 2017

India’s Supreme Court won’t try forcing UK to return Kohinoor diamond

The court said it cannot interfere in the diplomatic process nor can it direct another country to not auction the gem.

April 21, 2017

Strike at Escondida hurt Rio Tinto copper output

Production for the first three months of the year slumped 37% compared with the same period of 2016.

April 16, 2017

$10 Million blue diamond arrives in Canada

Kashif Khan wants Canadian investors to get acquainted with some unusual diamonds

April 14, 2017

Dominion says no contact with Washington Corp after $1.1bn takeover bid

The company has repeatedly offered to engage with Washington Corp on "customary terms," according to Chairman Jim Gowans, but that has not happened.

April 12, 2017

Iron ore, copper price plunge brings carnage to mining stocks

Worries about Chinese economy and rising tension surrounding North Korea brings fear trade to mining and industrial metals.

April 7, 2017

Western Canadian mining shines with gems and precious metals

Much of the world’s uranium comes from Saskatchewan, while Alberta is known for its bitumen and various forms of coal. But the West is earning a reputation as a major…

April 6, 2017

Diamond giant Alrosa offices raided – report

Russia's Federal Security Service is investigating the world's top diamond producer in relation to assets sales dating back years.

April 6, 2017

Rio Tinto to fight $447 million Australian tax bill

The amount is linked to what is known as “transfer pricing” between Rio Tinto’s Australian operations and its Singapore office.

April 6, 2017

‘Conflict minerals’ entering tech supply chains from countries beyond Africa — report

Tungsten, tin, tantalum and gold are now also being illegally extracted and traded at sites under the control of armed groups in countries including Myanmar and Colombia.

April 5, 2017

Firestone soars after finding massive diamond at new Lesotho mine

The stock shot up 13% in London Wednesday after Firestone announced it had unearthed an 110-carat yellow diamond, it’s biggest find so far at its Liqhobong mine.