Here’s what to expect from the diamond industry before year-end Here we are little more than half way through 2017, and industry fundamentals are not necessarily negative, but signals are mixed with a subdued tone. Paul Zimnisky | August 1, 2017 | 11:32 am
Philippines says open pit mining ban to stay put Environment and Natural Resources minister Roy Cimatu also said there was no rush to make decision on suspended, closed mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2017 | 7:56 am
Caterpillar in search of new CFO as Halverson to retire next year Brad Halverson has spent nearly three decades with the mining and construction equipment maker. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2017 | 6:41 am
Alrosa unveils first unique Russian collection of diamonds Russia’s Alrosa, the world’s top diamond producer by output in carats, introduced Tuesday The Dynasty, a unique collection of diamonds manufactured at its cutting and polishing facilities. ALROSA | August 1, 2017 | 5:42 am
India’s biggest holiday boosts De Beers rough diamond sales The diamond giant said customers began buying rough diamond earlier than usual so they can complete their polishing before Diwali begins. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2017 | 4:44 am
BHP denies it has agreed to sell Samarco stake to Vale Brazilian newspaper had claimed BHP was selling its stake in the Samarco iron ore mine to its partner Vale. Reuters | August 1, 2017 | 3:00 am
LBMA shines a light on the gold in London’s vaults This is the first time the London Bullion Market Association makes such data public. Reuters | August 1, 2017 | 2:03 am
Scientists find evidence for the formation of thinnest possible diamond The researchers say the realization of a stable and atomically thick two-dimensional diamond material is still forthcoming Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 31, 2017 | 7:29 pm
Gold shows solid performance in July The precious metal is on course for a 2.1 per cent rise this month Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 31, 2017 | 6:29 pm