August 31, 2013

Dubai jeweller sends customers off with lavish gifts

Summer promotion saw some happy customers walking away with 24-carat gold bars.

August 31, 2013

Neil Adshead, Ph.D., says some mining stocks are ‘sitting ducks’

What can a Doctor in Economic Geology tell you about a mining project?

August 29, 2013

Junior explorer’s fortunes follow those of senior miners: Steve Todoruk

Major mining companies may begin to recover following wave of write-offs. Optimism for majors may benefit the juniors as well.

August 27, 2013

Aboriginal groups mount opposition to Gahcho Kue

Project received environmental approval in July.

August 27, 2013

Mozambique wants Angola’s help with diamond mining

Public companies to work together on extracting diamonds.

August 27, 2013

Finest blue diamond in the market for ‘only’ $9.8 million

The Royal Blue may seem a bargain when compared to Sotheby’s Hong Kong recently announced 7.59-carat coloured rock, expected to fetch $19 million.

August 26, 2013

Skills shortages in mining a major barrier to Canadian competitiveness

Strong co-operation between government and private sector is needed to address challenges.

August 21, 2013

10 amazing mining facts you probably didn’t know

Which metal is 100% recyclable?

August 20, 2013

Sierra Leone diamond exports jumps 43% in first half of 2013

The African diamond exporter shipped out diamonds worth $102 million in the first half of the year.

August 20, 2013

Sotheby’s expects at least $19m for this rare blue diamond

The rock, about the size of a shirt button, is the largest fancy vivid blue diamond ever graded by a laboratory.