April 17, 2015

Lucapa Diamond unearths 63.05-carat rock from Angola mine

It's the largest diamond Lucapa has recovered in Lulo since the mine began commercial operations in January.

April 17, 2015

Rio Tinto claims it will ‘thrive’ on lower iron ore prices

The miner defended his decision to boost production, which has led to sinking prices and threatens to put some competitors out of business.

April 15, 2015

Iron ore price back below $50 after Chinese property shock

GDP slowdown was expected but China's property sector, responsible for half of steel demand, is in a tailspin as Q1 unsold inventory rises 24%.

April 15, 2015

The game-changing water revolution: Interview with Stanley Weiner

Globally, water demand is threatening to dangerously outpace supply, while in the US, dry states such as Texas and California are suffering from shortages and the future forebodes more suffering.

April 14, 2015

Citi’s ‘end of the Iron Age’ note triggers waves of downgrades

The International Monetary Fund and Standard and Poor's, in turn, predict prices for the steelmaking material are set to fall even further.

April 14, 2015

EU lawmakers to limit import of conflict minerals

The lawmakers voted 22 to 16 to strengthen a draft law requiring importers, smelters and refiners to certify their goods are conflict-free.

April 14, 2015

Zambia dumps mining royalty hike, settles at 9%

The government intends to set its mining royalties at 9% for both open-pit and underground mines.

April 13, 2015

World Diamond Council and KP civil society to participate in panel on ethics at Dubai Diamond Conference 2015

The Second Dubai Diamond Conference will be held April 21-22.

April 13, 2015

Expect talent-driven mining M&A: Headhunter

Today Andrew’s talking about the ebbs and flows of his MRG business. He tells me President and CEO searches are not where he’s making his money these days, it’s the…

April 13, 2015

Iron ore price surges on Chinese import growth

Up 3.2% on Monday after commodity trade data surprise.