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Archduke Joseph diamond set to fetch $15 million at auction

The Archduke Joseph diamond, a storied gemstone weighing more than 76 carats, is expected to fetch over USD$15 million when auctioned by Christie's in Geneva this November.

Marc Howe | October 16, 2012 | 2:31 am

Wisconsin man finds a diamond in the mire

A Wisconsin man has a found a 1.2 carat diamond while panning for gold in the refuse of a friend's freshly drilled well.

Marc Howe | October 16, 2012 | 1:40 am

Free Licenses of Maptak’s Software Vulcan for University of Zacatecas in Mexico

The Department of Engineering and Earth Sciences of the University of Zacatecas recently received 20 free licenses for the Software Vulcan from […]

Susanne Iberle | October 16, 2012 | 12:10 am

Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Recognizes Slot-Nankai for Safety Achievement for Large-scale Mining Project

“This is a testament to the Veolia Project Team’s focus on safety and efforts to raise the awareness of safe work practices among our fabricators all around the world,” remarked Veolia Project Manager, Bob Patchak.

Veolia | October 15, 2012 | 10:28 pm

Announcing the Release of the 400 Watt Explosion Proof Tank Light Portable HAZLOC from Larsonelectronicsllc.com

...designed with an innovative quadpod tower configuration fitted with a 400 watt and metal halide lamp for portability and high output in areas designated as hazardous locations.

Larson Electronics | October 15, 2012 | 10:16 pm

MICROMINE Named Innovator of the Year in Russia

Leading provider of intuitive software solutions to the mining and exploration industry, MICROMINE has been announced as “Innovator of the Year” at the 2012 Russian Mining Excellence Awards.

MICROMINE | October 15, 2012 | 10:06 pm

SGS Announces Expansion of Services at Key Canadian Minerals Services Facilities

...planned integration will create large and diverse testing facilities that are key industry leading repositories of geochemical, metallurgical, mineralogical and environmental expertise, staffed by experts who are leaders in their specific fields.

SGS | October 15, 2012 | 10:00 pm

New appointments at ARANZ Geo support international growth

ARANZ Geo Ltd, the developer of 3D geological modelling solutions for the mining, geothermal and hydrogeology industries, today announced two new appointments to support rapid international growth.

ARANZ Geo Ltd | October 15, 2012 | 9:49 pm