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Rio’s iridescent diamonds draw keen interest from international bidders

Rio Tinto's auction of a fresh set of multi-hued diamonds from its Argyle mine in Australia have elicited strong competition amongst bidders hailing from both Asia and Europe.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 5:24 am

Queensland to rescind decades-long ban on uranium mining

The Australian tropical state of Queensland has announced that a decades-long ban on uranium mining will soon be rescinded.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 2:34 am

Queensland Mining Corporation seeks to expand Young Australian copper project

Queensland Mining Corporation commences initial resource drilling for the expansion of its Young Australian copper project in Queensland.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 2:15 am

Chinese businesses rush to Indonesia in lead up to mineral export ban

Chinese investors and suppliers are flocking to Indonesia in the lead up to the archipelago nation's imposition of a ban on mineral exports in 2014.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 1:24 am

Report says DRC’s Mr Grab losing friends

Kazakh miner ENRC's chairman personally flew to the DRC to "clear-the-air" with controversial Israeli dealmaker Dan Gertler.

Frik Els | October 21, 2012 | 11:20 pm

Gold is on an exponential upward trend: Turk

Renowned commodities expert James Turk says a new chart indicates that despite golds recent moments of weakness the precious metal is on track for an "exponential upward trend."

Marc Howe | October 21, 2012 | 10:40 pm