November 17, 2014

Mothballed Jericho diamond mine floats in legal limbo

The fate of Canada's Jericho diamond mine —declared by Ottawa to be “closed or abandoned” in January 2014— seems no clearer today than it was a year ago.

November 13, 2014

Canadian miners performance down 15% in Q3 on falling metal prices

Decline was in line with S&P/TSX Composite index, which also plummeted 15% during the quarter.

November 12, 2014

CHART: Mining capital crisis continues

To keep the lights on 30% of juniors need to raise money within six months, 59% within a year new survey shows.

November 11, 2014

What slowdown? Mining equipment market to grow 8.4% a year

Mining equipment market to grow at compound annual rate of 8.42% to $134 billion through 2019 surpassing the market for construction equipment.

November 11, 2014

Weak oil price, currencies helping miners stay afloat

A simple rule of thumb is that price changes have a two-to-one impact on the bottom line, while cost changes have a one-to-one impact.

November 9, 2014

Zimbabwe mulls ending tax on diamonds

As part of a set of planned measures to stimulate production and attract investment in the sector.

November 7, 2014

Full house with over 250 delegates expected at DMCC inaugural Middle East Gems and Jewellery Forum 2014

Global names such as Gemfields, GIA, Vicenzaoro and Robert Wan are attending

November 5, 2014

Mining security experts to gather in Cape Town next week

Senior level speakers from mining houses will gather to discuss the most pressing security concerns affecting the sector across the globe at the Mining Security & Crisis Management Forum |…

November 5, 2014

De Beers Diamond Jewellers launches new ceramic designs

De Beers Diamond Jewellers Launches its first ceramic designs with Enchanted Lotus Moonlight & Daylight.

November 5, 2014

Huge unknown mammal tracks found in African diamond mine

Researchers also found evidence of dinosaurs and large crocodiles dating to 118 million years ago.