January 7, 2016

Anglo American teeters on the brink

Fresh selloff brings year loss to 80%. Outside metal prices rebounding (aka divine intervention) and barring extending a begging bowl, what will save Anglo?

January 7, 2016

This is the recently found largest blue star sapphire ever, and it’s worth $100M

The massive gem, named the “The Star of Adam”, could sell for up to $175 million.

January 4, 2016

The world’s 10 coldest mines

With temperatures that can drop to nearly -50°C, these mines offer some of the most challenging working conditions in the world.

December 30, 2015

Dominion Diamond shareholders revolt, call for changes

Investors have publicly called on the company’s independent directors to deal with the “misguided policies and missed opportunities” that have hurt their investment.

December 29, 2015

Warm weather threatens vital ice road for Canada’s remote diamond mines

Unseasonably warm weather has set back ice formation on one of Canada's most unique ice road.

December 28, 2015

The world’s largest black diamond can now be seen in Dubai

The gem, insured for $37 million, was flown to promote the reopening of a Karloff Paris boutique.

December 27, 2015

The Swazi king, his New York hip hop jeweler and a $263 million mining deal

New York’s King of Bling has reportedly scored a $263 million gold-mining deal with Africa’s last remaining absolute monarch, a real king—what […]

December 23, 2015

Why CSR makes sense for communities, companies and investors

Mining executives tell The Gold Report that the most effective corporate social responsibility programs (CSR) are orchestrated cooperatively instead of applied prescriptively.

December 23, 2015

Monster rally for mining stocks

Broad advance for mining shares as metal prices jump on China stimulus hopes – Freeport rockets 17% in massive volumes.

December 22, 2015

ALROSA Supervisory Board Approves 2016 Budget

The 2016 mining operations plan is drawn up in accordance with ALROSA's Long-term Development Program. Diamond production by ALROSA Group is expected at up to 39 million carats.