June 3, 2014 Stakeholders applaud as first round of SEC conflict minerals reports filed A coalition of NGOs and sustainable and responsible investors has released a list of criteria to assist in evaluating the reports.
June 3, 2014 Most US companies ‘unsure’ of whether they use conflict minerals in their products First reports submitted to the US and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seem vague.
June 3, 2014 Kimberley Diamonds restarts Botswana Lerala mine The Australian miner said it plans to spend $15 million to restart the operation, with work is expected to begin in the first half of 2015.
June 2, 2014 Peak diamonds on the horizon? The fracking boom in North America may have made 'peak oil' somewhat of a dated phrase but could 'peak diamonds' take its place as the new catch phrase for resource…
May 30, 2014 Golconda diamond fails to find buyer at Christie’s auction in Hong Kong It was expected to fetch up to $10 million.
May 29, 2014 De Beers plans for Snap Lake mine challenged by locals The firm wants to change its water licence to double the current chloride limit pumped into nearby lake.
May 27, 2014 World’s leading hub for diamond trade threatened by further Russian sanctions While Russia can always sell its diamonds at other trading centres, Antwerp will likely be left scrambling to find a new source of the coveted gems.
May 26, 2014 Largest Golconda diamond goes under Christie’s hammer in Hong Kong It is expected to fetch up to $10 million.
May 26, 2014 Rio Tinto to launch virtual tour of its Canadian Diavik diamond mine The virtual reality headset will debut at the JCK Luxury Show in Las Vegas.
May 18, 2014 Global mining deals picking up, but far from returning to boom times Companies’ low valuation, the current focus on operational efficiency in the mining sector, and the chase for overseas assets by Chinese investors, are pushing deals up.
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