August 17, 2015

World’s largest diamond cutting and polishing centre halted by rally

The Indian diamond unit came to a grinding halt as manufacturers and workers participated in the Patidar rally demanding reservation under OBC (other backward communities) quota.

August 10, 2015

Antarctica may hold the key to regulating mining in space

As we turn our eyes to the skies, we should also look south to gain some insight into governance matters in outer space.

August 10, 2015

Zimbabwe platinum export tax shelved for now

The country had introduced the levy on raw platinum exports in January, aiming to encourage local processing of the metal.

August 6, 2015

World’s best opal to be displayed at SA museum

Valued at more than $1 million.

August 4, 2015

Marange: Consolidation not the answer

Surely, its time to go back to sanity, pick up the idea mooted first by ACR and form a joint venture with De Beers and then join in with Botswana…

August 3, 2015

It’s not the end of the world

As the media bashes gold and Shanghai crashes again, it's easy to get despondent.

July 30, 2015

Privacy implications of the extractive sector transparency measures act

Analysing the privacy impact of legislation, and the legitimacy of that impact, requires first to focus on the objective and scope of that legislation.

July 27, 2015

Alrosa’s biggest diamond mine goes underground

The company has officially shifted operations at its flagship Udachnaya mine from open-pit to underground mining.

July 24, 2015

Caterpillar CEO says more restructurings are likely

Strong greenback is another drag.

July 24, 2015

Anglo American to axe 53,000 jobs, put 15 assets up for sale

“It is a pretty tough market,” said Chief Executive Mark Cutifani, “and in all likelihood the next six months are going to be even tougher.”