Kimberley Process chairman wants UN involvement in supervising global diamond trade
Ahmed bin Sulayem says a well-structured permanent body able to take over the work currently done by volunteers is urgently needed.
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Pac Rim Mining loses suit against El Salvador
The company was ordered to pay $8 million in legal fees and costs to the Salvadoran government.
Caterpillar CEO Oberhelman to step down in March
Jim Umpleby, group president for energy and transportation, will succeed Oberhelman as chief executive.
Harmony Gold bullish on cash flows as it reports increased output in Q3
After losing money for three years to 2015, Harmony is now focused on finding mines able to offset falling production at its South African operations.
How to understand what’s going on inside a mine without actually going into the mine
New software allows to explore underground mines in 3D.
The mining community now has its own social media site — PeopleMine
PeopleMine seeks to connect individuals who work, or aim to do so, in the resources sector.
Jack Chan: This past week in gold and silver
Technical analyst Jack Chan charts the latest moves in gold and silver markets, noting COT data is showing signs of a bottom.
Evolution Mining acquires copper-gold project from Newcrest
Small but growing Australian gold producer Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) has taken a bite out of its much larger, dual-listed rival, Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM, TSX:NM)
Botswana pulls out of $279 million Norilsk nickel-mine deal
Botswana withdrew its decision to buy a 50 percent stake in South Africa’s Nkomati mine from GMK Norilsk Nickel PJSC because it can’t afford the price tag of just under 3 billion pula ($279 million).
