September 16, 2013

Russian Alrosa’s net profit almost doubled in Q2

It reached almost 9 billion roubles ($257 million), up from 3.5 billion for the same period last year.

September 12, 2013

Report: Billionaire Steinmetz Geneva home raided amid Simandou probe

Diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz's BSG Resources caught up in a corruption probe of concession for Africa's richest iron ore field.

September 11, 2013

Legal hurdles could hinder Canadian gold miner plans in Brazil’s Amazon

Prosecutors argue Belo Sun Mining Corp. has failed to study the impact on Amazon communities.

September 9, 2013

Reflections on the new mining regulatory framework in Brazil

Changes in the local legislation and how it affects the mining industry in Brazil.

September 9, 2013

Kazakhstan’s mining industry worth almost $30 billion by 2017

The Asian country ranks in the top ten for coal, iron, and gold. It holds vast reserves of copper, it’s a well-known diamonds exporter and holds the 11th largest proven…

September 9, 2013

Rough diamond prices to skyrocket in 2018

Steady diamond demand in the United States, paired with an ever growing appetite from China and India set to cause a major gap in global supply and demand, says report.

September 9, 2013

Argyle mine set to meet changing Chinese demand for diamonds: Rio

Rio has opened its doors to about 100 carefully selected gem enthusiasts in Hong Kong, who will view the 64 diamonds of this year's tender.

September 7, 2013

Televangelist Pat Robertson accused of diverting African aid to diamond mine

Relief plane flew a thousand-pound dredge to suck up diamonds from a river bed.

September 5, 2013

Dominion Diamond won’t ‘sit on the cash,’ says CEO

Diamond miner posts Q2 results showing net loss; says it will expand mine life.

September 5, 2013

Global mining deals down 74% and not much hope for 2014

PwC said the statistics reflected a shift by miners from buyers to sellers.