May 24, 2016 Long-lost ship found in Namibian desert — with gold aboard Diamond miners have found the remains of a Portuguese ship that disappeared on its way to India laden with gold and other treasure, almost 500 years ago.
May 24, 2016 Pit collapse at jade mine in Myanmar leaves at least 13 dead It is the latest in a series of deadly accidents in recent months to hit Hpakant, where as much as 90% of the world's jade is mined, mostly illegally.
May 24, 2016 Rio Tinto showcases 187.7 carat rough diamond in New York and at Tel Aviv’s International Diamond Week Rio Tinto has showcased one of the world’s largest gem quality rough diamond to customers in the United States and Israel.
May 23, 2016 Alrosa vice president Andrey Polyakov assumes world diamond council’s presidency The World Diamond Council brings together representatives of the entire international diamond industry supply chain, from mining through retail.
May 22, 2016 Diavik mine owner appeals to N.W.T. minister for help in regulatory dispute The company operating the Diavik diamond mine says the denial of a change to its water licence could have an "immediate and materially-adverse impact" on the mine.
May 20, 2016 Dominion Diamond secures environmental approval for Ekati mine expansion Project could help keep Ekati producing diamonds until 2033, or 13 years later than the expected end of its mine life.
May 20, 2016 ‘Oppenheimer Blue’ diamond sets new record, fetches $57 million It’s now the most expensive diamond ever sold at an auction.
May 18, 2016 Lulo diamonds sell for A$2.9 million Special diamond recoveries continue at E46 as mining resumes at Mining Block 6 post the wet season
May 17, 2016 WFDB holds committee meetings ahead of World Diamond Congress The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) held its committee meetings on Monday ahead of the official opening of the 37th World Diamond Congress on Tuesday. The Congress, being held…
May 17, 2016 Rio Tinto reaches 100 million carats milestone at the Diavik diamond mine Canada’s largest diamond mine has been in production since 2003.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
