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Collectors and connoisseurs shine at Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender

The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, known as the ‘Connoisseurs Collection” weighing a total of 44.14 carats and including four Fancy Red diamonds, was internationally popular with winners from 11 countries.

Rio Tinto | November 10, 2015 | 8:51 am

Turkey approves environmental assessment for Centerra’s Oksut project

Construction of the gold mine, located in the south-central Kayseri province, should start in early 2016, followed by production by mid-2017.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2015 | 6:12 am

Oil sands industry to remain under siege until 2020 on low crude prices

The gloomy outlook comes as the International Energy Agency predicts crude oil won't reach $80 a barrel until at least the end of the decade.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2015 | 4:06 am

Bitcoin surges 55% in month – Chinese moving capital into bitcoin and gold

Bitcoin has been surging in value since mid October and gained more than 20% yesterday alone.

GoldCore | November 10, 2015 | 1:06 am

FLSmidth to supply key process technology for two greenfield gold projects

FLSmidth has been selected to supply key process technologies for two independent greenfield gold mines being built in West Africa and Canada.

FLSmidth | November 9, 2015 | 4:17 pm

Gold recovers, but still heading for third-straight year of losses

The last time the yellow metal dropped in value for three consecutive years was between 1996 and 1998, and experts say prices will fall even further.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2015 | 10:05 am

China smog at ‘record’ levels as coal burning for heating begins

Local authorities have issued the highest alert, warning residents to stay indoors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2015 | 8:10 am

BHP Billiton hits seven-year low in wake of Brazil disaster

Analysts estimate the accident is likely to keep the the Samarco iron ore mine shut until financial 2019, with clean-up costs exceeding US$1 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2015 | 5:25 am

Lonmin sees salvation, launches $407m rights issue at only 1 pence per share

The company has priced its $407 million share sale at a discount of 94% as it fights for survival after a near-collapse in the commodity's price.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2015 | 4:17 am

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