Scientists unveil hardest synthetic diamond ever made
The new synthetic rock is harder than its natural counterpart and can withstand even higher temperatures.
Latest Stories
INFOGRAPHIC: Silver – the undercover super metal
Silver has a reputation for being gold’s less desirable sister, but make no mistake, silver may still be a golden opportunity to invest in.
World’s most expensive baby bottle — made of gold and diamonds
Prices go from $136,000 to $272,000, depending on the size.
Chile’s Codelco appoints interim CEO
Octavio Araneda, VP of the company's central-south operations, will serve as interim CEO until a new leader is picked.
Chile gives lithium another try
Government created yesterday a national commission that will work on a new state policy for the exploitation of lithium.
Oil sands juniors hit hardest by Canada’s barriers to foreign investors
Foreign takeover rules imposed in 2012 have hurt oil sands companies, shows a new study by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy.
Pilot Gold to acquire Cadillac Mining
Pillot Gold is snapping up junior Cadillac Mining, which owns the early stage Goldstrike project in Western Utah, in an all-share deal valued at nearly 20 cents per share.
Petra unveils largest-ever blue diamond found at Cullinan mine
The 122.52-carat blue diamond won't be sold before the end of Petra's current financial year on June 30.
Centerra Gold won’t shut down Kumtor mine, plan approved
The government of Kyrgyzstan has approved Centerra's mine plan for 2014, after the company threatened to shut operations at the country's largest gold deposit.
