Lucara Diamond to host second stone tender in November
Since the recovery of the first large diamond from the Karowe mine in 2013, Lucara has found 216 gems, which it has sold for more than $250,000 each.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Most Assets Hurting, but one stock market has bucked the trend
Deutsche Bank recently provided a graphical snapshot that covers the returns of a wide span of assets both YTD and since the mid-August meltdown.
SA platinum cuts to hurt global output over next two years
Supply for the year, however, is expected to increase by 9% to 7.91 million ounces, owing to the recovery in the country’s output following strikes in 2014, as well as increased platinum recycling.
Could gold prices soar in September?
Gold prices began this week on a slightly negative note as prices drifted back towards their lowest levels since mid-August.
Canadian regulator lets Nexen reopen 40 utility pipelines at Long Lake
The remaining 55 pipelines affected by a suspension order must stay closed until the company can demonstrate they're safe.
South African president to broker talks on mining job cuts
Mining employs about 440,000 in South Africa and makes up more than half of its exports.
Campaign to save Australia’s coal sector heavily mocked in social media
The PR campaign praising the “endless possibilities” of coal in providing “light and jobs” has triggered a massive reaction among social media users.
Minera IRL halts gold operation in Peru as protesters take over site
Around 100 locals invaded the site over the weekend, occupying a number of installations, and forcing the company to suspend all operations.
Newcrest halts Cadia mine after worker’s death
After a mine technician was fatally injured at the site Sunday night.