April 8, 2015

Signs of life for mining M&A

Mining transactions almost doubled last year and the trend is likely to stretch over 2015, as lower commodity prices are making some unprofitable.

April 7, 2015

DeBeers to operate Duratrays at Gahcho Kuè mine

The purchase extends a successful ten-year Duratray relationship with large open pit diamond mines.

April 6, 2015

Brazil Minerals mines largest rough diamond to date

4.01 carats

April 6, 2015

Four exploration and development companies Rick Mills believes will thrive in tough times

The four-year-long bear market in metals stocks has resulted in an historic opportunity for investors, says Rick Mills, the owner and host of Ahead of the Herd.com.

April 3, 2015

Mining top executives the gloomiest of all: report

Despite the overall pessimism, mining CEOs remain just as confident on their own company’s growth as they were in previous years.

April 1, 2015

Diavik Diamond Mine releases 2014 Sustainable Development report

The Diavik mine produces predominantly gem quality diamonds, destined for high end jewellery in all major consumer markets around the world.

March 31, 2015

SEC tells Oxfam revision of Dodd-Frank rule on mining payments ‘not possible’ yet

The SEC said a rule requiring energy and mining companies to disclose payments to governments for the extraction of natural resources won't come until —at least— spring 2016.

March 31, 2015

South Africa wants to settle mines’ black ownership in court

The main point of contention is the fact that mining companies believe that once they reached a 26% black ownership, they effectively complied, no matter where the percentage is at…

March 30, 2015

De Beers making it harder for diamond dealers to join supply chain

The move seeks to direct gems to the most financially sound purchasers and make the business more transparent.

March 30, 2015

Peregrine Diamonds acquires Botswana-based explorer

The deal gives Peregrine access to eight prospecting licences in the African country.