January 28, 2016 Russia’s Alrosa quarterly sales up 45% Rough diamonds sales rose to 7.1 million carats in October through December. This compares with 4.9 million carats of sales in the third quarter.
January 27, 2016 Current mining downturn not a ‘normal’ one — Moody’s The ratings agency expects physical supply/demand imbalance to widen further, leaving miners in extremely weak conditions.
January 25, 2016 Stellar Diamonds just found a big rock at its Guinea project The discovery of the 55-carat diamond confirms the presence of large stones in the area, said the company.
January 22, 2016 Moody’s puts 175 energy and mining firms on review as low prices bite Top miners BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Vale and Anglo American are among the firms at risk of rating downgrade.
January 21, 2016 Transparency, Responsibility and Sustainability key themes for World Diamond Congress 2016 The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is preparing for the 37th World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond…
January 20, 2016 De Beers lowers diamond prices to boost sales In a fresh attempt to counter weakening demand, the diamond giant is said to have cut prices by as much as 7% at the Jan. 18 sale.
January 20, 2016 Oil, Asian stocks rout deepen miners wounds Miners suffering fresh sell-off as oil price falls and the IMF lowers growth forecast for China, rattling investors.
January 19, 2016 Apple, Sony, Samsung linked to child labour claims in cobalt mines Consumer products sold across the globe could contain traces of the metal produced by informal Congolese mines, who employ children as young as seven, says Amnesty International.
January 15, 2016 Dominion Diamond chairman steps down, replaced by De Beers veteran Robert Gannicott's replacement as chairman will be Jim Gowans, a former DeBeers Canada CEO and most recently the co-president of Barrick Gold,.
January 12, 2016 Here are the top 10 legal risks Canadian businesses will face this year New climate change regulations are believe to be the main challenge for Canadian businesses this year.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
