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.

November 28, 2012

Diamond buyers can find ethical options beyond Canada

African nations join Canada in promoting the sale of "fair trade" gemstones

November 27, 2012

Executive mining pay packages under microscope

The pressure is on for mining executives to prove they’re worth what they’re paid, according to the authors of a report released this week.

November 27, 2012

De Beers partners with Rolf Sachs for holiday windows

De Beers Diamond Jewellers commissioned London-based conceptual artist designer Rolf Sachs to create an installation for the holiday windows to be unveiled this week.

November 27, 2012

Debut earns 70% interest at Nakina, announces drill results

The company announces that it has concluded Phase One of its exploration program at its Nakina Project, located in a million square kilometers of an underexplored area in northwestern Ontario,…