February 26, 2016

Alrosa’s diamond reserves up to 1.108 billion carats

The update comes as the world's top diamond producer revealed the results of its prospecting and geologic exploration carried out last year

February 24, 2016

Mining sector woes continue to limit economic growth in Canada’s territories in 2016

Nunavut and Yukon are expected to see positive but modest growth in 2016, but the economy of the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) will remain virtually flat this year, a report published…

February 23, 2016

Canada’s Ontario the slowest to issue exploration permits — report

Growing wait times for permits may hinder Canada's ability to take advantage of its considerable mineral potential, warn experts.

February 22, 2016

Dominion Diamond upbeat on ‘positive’ pre-feasibility study for new Sable mine

The Sable kimberlite pipe, for which permitting is already in place, could see mining beginning in 2019.

February 22, 2016

Petra Diamonds swings to loss as sales, prices dropped

The company remains upbeat and expects a better performance in the second half, driven by a recovery in diamond prices.

February 22, 2016

Zimbabwe orders diamond miners to halt operations

Companies have been told to leave behind equipment and vacate their premises.

February 19, 2016

Cases of malaria on the rise in Colombia’s mining regions, study shows

Cases of the mosquito-borne disease in Colombia have been skyrocketing, but only in areas where mining activities have increased, a new study shows.

February 18, 2016

WFDB Warns about CVD Gem Quality Synthetic Diamonds Traded with GIA Natural Diamond Certificates

International Trading Corporation (ITC) practice is fraudulent, says the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.

February 17, 2016

Fitch junks Anglo overhaul on South Africa fears

Ratings agency worries about exposure of much-diminished mining company to Africa; after restructure responsible for 54% of earnings.

February 17, 2016

Mining Indaba 2016 outcomes: Can the mining industry return to long term, sustainable growth?

With unstable markets, demand less easy to predict and commodities increasingly competitive on supply, the mining industry needs to evolve now more than ever.