November 28, 2016

Lucapa granted new five-year exploration licence for iconic Angola mine

The miner said the decision applies to the entire 3,000 square kilometer Lulo site, a project that has bored some massive gems, including the largest diamond ever found in Angola.

November 27, 2016

CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue

Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.

November 25, 2016

Northern Canadian diamond miner ready for new exploration

Undeterred by transportation challenges at its northern Canadian diamond property, Peregrine Diamonds is about to open its wallet for the next phase of exploration.

November 18, 2016

Canada’s Quebec launches online tool to help suppliers win up to $50bn in contracts

Platform aims to help local suppliers bid for contacts related to the Plan Nord, a provincial initiative to invest about $1.3 billion in infrastructure and other projects over the next…

November 18, 2016

Miners increased spending positive, but far from reaching staff just yet

While most miners have managed to straighten the balance sheets, they have not began preparing to deal with a new looming risk —their ability to access workers with the skills…

November 17, 2016

KP Plenary reaches historic agreement on Permanent Secretariat and NGO Fund Proposals by UAE KP Chair

Proposals to be approved by United Nations General Assembly by end of 2016

November 17, 2016

CHART: Trump $500 billion will do very little for global mining

Even if the US president-elect's massive infrastructure build-out plan makes it through Congress intact.

November 17, 2016

Lucara fetches $38.7 million in second exceptional diamond tender of 2016

Lucara Diamond Corp. is pleased to announce excellent results from its second Exceptional Stone Tender of 2016.

November 15, 2016

Less than shiny: De Beers recent sale the lowest this year

The world’s top diamond producer by value said results were in line with expected seasonal demand patterns.

November 15, 2016

Alrosa diamond sales drop in October, but outlook remains positive

Rough gems sales totalled $430.8 million in October, slightly less than the $435 million fetched in September.