This is what a $16.3 million yellow diamond looks like
The "Graff Vivid Yellow” diamond, one of the world’s largest cut precious gems of any colour, fetched Tuesday an astronomical $16.3 million at Sotheby’s Geneva auction.
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BHP Billiton CEO speaks at Miami conference
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The North American rare earth landscape
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Former Aussie coal magnate stages major comeback with $150m acquisition
Nathan Tinkler, the Australian electrician turned mining entrepreneur, has bought Peabody Energy’s Wilkie Creek mine in Queensland.
Availability of spare parts a top priority for Australian miners
The respondents placed more importance on high quality equipment that could support the efficient operation of a mine rather than being the lowest-cost equipment available.
NioGold acquires remaining 40% of Malartic H property
The Quebec-based exploration company originally acquired a 60% interest in the property from Breakwater Resources in 2010.
