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Millennials gave a $25 billion shot in the arm to the diamond industry last year

De Beers, the world's biggest diamond producer, warns that many of the challenges affecting the industry last year are likely to continue over the next decade.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2016 | 9:01 am

Rare gold Roman coin found in Jerusalem

The rare coin features the image of Nero and dates to a little over a decade before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2016 | 7:55 am

Despite problems SA still represents half sub-Sahara mining

Value of South Africa's mining industry forecast to contract 11.4% in 2016, followed by years of close to zero growth according to new report.

Frik Els | September 14, 2016 | 6:26 am

Endeavour jumps on ‘significant’ discovery at its Cote d’Ivoire gold mine

The Ity mine has produced more than 1.2 million ounces of gold in its over 20 years of operations and Endeavour is working on extending the mine life by at least another 10 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2016 | 6:15 am

Space mining absolutely viable — NASA expert

The main challenge for mining near-Earth celestial bodies is neither technology nor cost, but simply “convincing people it is realistic,” says Dr. Phil Metzger.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2016 | 5:00 am