Diamonds prices down 2.1% in July
Prices for 0.30-carat rocks certified polished diamonds dropped 3.7% during the month, 3% for 0.50-carat gems, and 1.3% for 3-carat rocks.
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Gold-diamond combo let scientists control temperature of cells
New method combines minuscule diamonds, typically found in quantum computers, with gold fragments.
Peruvian ministers resign over Amazon gas project
The cause was the plan to expand the existing Camisea gas project, which is within the Nahua-Nanti Reserve for uncontacted tribes.
Drop in gold price continues to hit Canadian miners: 34% decline in Q2 — Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young's most recent Canadian Mining Eye report suggests large companies should consider the option of sharing asset ownership.
German potash miner sticks to Canadian Legacy project
The Legacy mine, currently under construction, is expected to start production by the end of 2016.
Australia cuts rates to record low of 2.5% as mining boom ends
Lowest rate since Australia’s central bank was established in 1959.
Gold below the $1,300 mark again
The gold pendulum is swinging fast these days: bullion down to $1,286 at 8:30 am ET.
Kenya cancels mining licenses; gold royalties double
Companies caught by surprise.
VIDEO: Cleveland Potash demolishes 50-meter tower
A UK potash mine has completed the destruction of its 50-meter, 2,700-tonne rockshaft tower – a major feature of the Boulby site […]