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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Gold shows solid performance in July
The precious metal is on course for a 2.1 per cent rise this month
Anaconda positive about drilling results in Nova Scotia
Multiple occurrences of visible gold and assays with high-grade tenor were observed in their five-hole diamond drill program
