April 25, 2016

Emerging trends in the mining industry

Despite the dilemmas in recent years, which continue to persist, emerging trends in the mining industry may offer solutions — or at least opportunities for improvement industry-wide.

April 22, 2016

De Beers moving out of historic London HQ

The famous De Beers office at Charterhouse St., adjacent to the Hatton Garden diamond district, is one of the assets Anglo is considering to sell to cut its debt burden.

April 21, 2016

Anglo shareholders revolt against Cutifani’s $4.9 million pay

Full voting results will be released on Friday.

April 20, 2016

Shirley Temple’s fancy blue diamond ring fails to sell

The stone, still in its original Art Deco setting, was expected to fetch up to $35 million.

April 19, 2016

India says Kohinoor diamond belongs to Britain

The gem has been at the centre of a diplomatic row between India and the UK, with New Delhi arguing for decades that it should get it back.

April 19, 2016

B.C.’s 2016 jade mining season starts on a high note

Jade mining now a $30 million industry in B.C. and local producer plans to increase production by 50% this season

April 15, 2016

Afghan mineral wealth being looted by strongmen, experts say

Afghanistan has reserves of coal, copper, iron ore, zinc, mercury, rare earths, gems such as rubies and emeralds, gold and silver worth about $3 trillion.

April 14, 2016

Alrosa forecasts brighter times for diamond sector

The Russian firm, which together with De Beers controls almost two-thirds of the diamond market, is being prepped for privatization.

April 14, 2016

Dominion Diamond swings to loss, names new chairman

The miner lost $11.6 million in the fiscal 2016, compared to a profit of $170.3 million in 2015.

April 13, 2016

Gren Thomas: Mining legend talks rare earths, diamonds, and gold

Gren shares the story of his part of the discovery of diamonds in Canada which has led to a billion dollar business.