April 12, 2013

PHOTOS: Colombian miners dig for Muzo emeralds

Workers search for the precious gems in the Minero river and the Real mine.

April 10, 2013

Investment Diamond Exchanges makes diamonds more accessible

Various initiatives underway in the financial services sector and the diamond industry are making investment diamonds more accessible for those seeking to broaden their portfolios.

April 9, 2013

Miners forced to cut costs as commodity prices drop

Analysts say resource sector C-suite should mentor project managers in ‘frugal’ culture.

April 9, 2013

Afghanistan mineral deposits estimated at $1 trillion

US hydrologists and mining engineers are working with Afghans southeast of Kabul to conduct tests.

April 8, 2013

Drilling diamond dreams in Canada’s North

Vancouver-based Arctic Star Exploration Corp. may be on the verge of striking pay dirt in the Northwest Territories.

April 8, 2013

Transition Metals ties up with Sudbury’s private HTX Minerals

Transition and HTX hold a combined 30 exploration assets across Canada and into the United States.

April 8, 2013

Gemfields falls 27% as Zambia imposes ban on gemstones sales

World’s No. 1 emerald producer hits steepest decline in more than four years.

April 8, 2013

Canadian miner’s garnet find points to diamonds in Botswana

High concentration of garnets found in drilling results.

April 8, 2013

Experts face off about Canada’s mining reputation

VIDEO: Industy and community representatives debate recent protests of the mining sector in Canada and around the world.

April 7, 2013

Retail diamond market strong worldwide

VIDEO: Mine growth rate is 3% to 4% while demand growth is 10% for the gemstones.