Australia calls for inclusion of ‘blood diamonds’ in UN definition
The country suspects diamonds from mines where human rights abuses occur may have been imported for use in jewellery.
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Zimbabwe’s finance minister demands diamond companies pay up
Diamond sales in 2012 were $800 million with only $45 million coming to the government so far in taxes.
INFOGRAPHIC: Market Intelligence March 2013
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Hallelujah in Houston: growing optimism over US oil and gas ‘rebirth’
Optimism grows surrounding the US oil and gas 'rebirth'.
Vale tells the Argentine government that the $6-billion Rio Colorado mine is a no go
"[The] economics of the project are not in line with Vale’s commitment to discipline in capital allocation."
First Nations and Quebecers call for moratorium on uranium mines
In addition to multiple non-profit organizations, more than 300 town councils have adopted resolutions to oppose uranium mining.
Indian girls shine with Rio Tinto Diamonds coaching program
Rio Tinto Diamonds is delighted with the 100 per cent pass rate in recent high school examinations for local children in the communities surrounding its developing Bunder diamond mine in Madhya Pradesh.
Eight companies Swiss money manager Joachim Berlenbach gives high grades
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Asteroid mining to dominate the industry: experts
Geologists believe that asteroids hold iron ore, nickel and precious metals at much higher concentrations than those found on Earth.