Swiss jeweller buys rights to $63M Constellation diamond
The world's most expensive rough diamond is now in the hands of De Grisogono, a Swiss luxury jeweller and watch maker.
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As the land dries up, diamond mining companies are turning their sights to the sea
Twelve miles off Namibia’s arid southern coastline, 150 metres below rolling ocean waves, diamond miners are hard at work securing a future for the practice of romancing by stone.
Dufferin gold mine could be reopened by Vancouver company
A Vancouver company says it plans to acquire and restart a gold-mining operation on Nova Scotia's east coast.
Alberta estimates wildfire put $1B dent in 2016 oilsands spending plans
Alberta wildfires that swept through Fort McMurray in May have resulted in the loss of $1 billion in planned capital spending in the oilsands for 2016, according to Alberta's chief energy economist.
Los Bronces miners down tools
Miners at one of Chile's largest copper operations walked off the job on Friday morning after rejecting the majority-owner's final offer in collective wage talks.
Visualizing the size of the U.S. national debt
The U.S. national debt currently sits at $19.5 trillion, which is actually such a large number that it is truly difficult for the average person to comprehend.
Chinese deal gives fresh boost to thermal coal price
Under the new plan, Chinese miners will cut or boost output to keep coal prices within a desired range.
Stars aligning for platinum price
Study predicts fifth year of growing deficits and halving of above ground stocks as strikes in top producer South Africa loom.
South African mining output falls sharply
PGMs down nearly 10% and manganese production down 24%.