Petra Diamonds sells rare blue gem for $16.9m
The high quality coloured gem was extracted from the Cullinan mine in South Africa.
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Newmont to increase gold output in Ghana
The company said it will build a second mill at its Ahafo mine.
Central African Republic banned from international diamonds trade — watchdog
Ban comes several weeks after rebels seized control of the country from former President François Bozizé.
Sandvik Mining launches Offering Guide app for mobile devices
The range of Sandvik Mining equipment and services is now available for iPad and will soon be accessible across other mobile devices, providing mining companies a comprehensive reference anytime, anywhere.
Researches show copper can help solve Alzheimer’s, other brain diseases
Dr. Copper gets a mention in neuroscience.
Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan boosted gold holdings in April
The three former Soviet republics, together, bought 75% more gold last month than they did in March.
Gas ‘golden age’ at risk due to rising costs, coal comeback: IEA
Agency foresees a very harsh competition between coal and gas.
Canada’s main diamond producer names new President and COO
Chantal Lavoie's previous experience includes managing positions at Barrick Gold Corporation's Goldstrike and De Beers' operations in Canada.
Freeport execs face probe over collapsed tunnel in Indonesia, mine to restart soon
Nine of the 12 witnesses questioned so far are top executives of PT Freeport Indonesia.
