October 16, 2015

Diamonds could help spot early stage cancers

Australian researchers have found a way to use diamonds to act as beacons in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and identify cancerous tumours before they become life-threatening.

October 16, 2015

Miners need to invest $150bn to avoid looming supply shortages

According to research house Wood Mackenzie, the need for investment is becoming desperate in zinc and lead and will be a major issue in the copper sector in the next…

October 15, 2015

China vs. United States: A tale of two economies

Today's infographic contrasts everything about the two economies. While they are both comparable in size, they are both very different...

October 14, 2015

Illegal diamond mining threatens Brazil’s indigenous communities

For generations, Brazil's indigenous groups lived in isolation, but the discovery of large diamond deposits in their lands has brought them more misfortune than wealth.

October 13, 2015

ALROSA hosted WDC Annual Meeting in Moscow

On 12-13 October, ALROSA hosted the annual general meeting of the World Diamond Council (WDC) in Moscow.

October 13, 2015

Responsible environmental management policies across industry critical to sustainable demand for jewellery

CIBJO's programme is intended to serve as model for the international jewellery industry in general.

October 12, 2015

The secrets of junior mining private equity risk managers

A few years ago, there was a perception that private equity was going to come in and wash away the junior sector's worries about insufficient capital.

October 11, 2015

CHART: Mining tide is turning

After the best week for commodity prices in more than three years, sentiment towards metals and mining may finally be turning.

October 6, 2015

Even top juniors are running out of money

New report on top 100 junior mining companies says "waiting it out no longer a viable strategy"

October 6, 2015

Gahcho Kue is 70 percent complete

Over $1 billion to build.