December 3, 2012 IMF halts DRC loans due to lack of mining transparency An IMF representative said Monday the fund has halted $240 million in planned loans to the DRC for failing to publish mining contracts as requested.
December 3, 2012 World’s first diamond and gemstones ETF makes its debut New ETF invests exclusively in companies that produce, refine, sell or hold gemstone inventory
December 3, 2012 De Beers: global diamond sales grew only 4% in 2012 India bought less than in 2011, while rate of growth in China was cut in half.
November 30, 2012 PureFunds partners with ISE and Factor Advisors to launch three new ETFS on NYSE Arca, including first diamond/gemstone fund Three PureFunds™ global equity Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), including the first ever ETF to hold shares exclusively of companies engaged in the diamond/gemstone industry, successfully launched on the NYSE Arca…
November 30, 2012 Canadian miners to face triple whammy in 2013: higher costs, lower ore grades and global uncertainty Study suggests companies to invest now and so ensure they can fulfill future global demand for commodities.
November 30, 2012 Lucara gets $4.5 million for rare blue diamond Canada's Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX:LUC) sold a 9.46-carat blue diamond for $4,515,000 or $477,272 per carat as part of a diamond sale this week.
November 30, 2012 Diamonds used to enhance hi-tech bionic eye Diamond-encased bionic eye will enable the blind to read and recognize faces
November 29, 2012 BHP chairman confirms succession planning for Klopper’s position as CEO Company could recruit candidates from outside mining industry
November 29, 2012 Rio to slash spending by more than AUD$5 billion Yet remains upbeat about iron ore and green shoots in China's economy
November 28, 2012 Value of Canadian mining and metals deals almost halved in 2012 The value of Canadian mining and metals deals dropped a dramatic 43% for the first nine months of 2012, revealed Wednesday the latest report by Ernst & Young.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
