August 8, 2012

Could gold be tripped up by a coming deflation?

In this interview the CEO of Financial Sense News Hour, Jim Puplava, discusses whether we are moving into a phase of deflation or inflation and gives his views on what…

August 8, 2012

Challenge to the EPA’s stance against mercury in coal power station emissions

America's largest business lobby group, The US Chamber of Commerce, has petitioned a federal appeals court to invalidate environmental regulations it claims will lead to sweeping electricity blackouts by forcing…

August 8, 2012

Near kiss riles Putin

When a priest tried to kiss Valdimir Putin’s during a visit to the Russian Geographical Society, Putin reacted angrily and shook his […]

August 7, 2012

SGS appoints Lillian Kuehn as Toronto metallurgy manager

SGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Lillian Kuehn as Metallurgy Manager of the Toronto site with responsibilities for the Geometallurgy and Advanced Systems service lines in Canada and…

August 7, 2012

Hydratight launches pocket-sized BoltScope Pro

Joint integrity specialist Hydratight has launched a smaller, user-friendly version of its highly-regarded BoltScope ll bolt load monitoring device.

August 7, 2012

Octéa Diamond Group launched at Koidu diamond mine

Mining company Octéa Diamond Group, a private company owned by Beny Steinmetz Group (BSGR), was officially launched at a gala event at the group’s flagship Koidu diamond mine, in Sierra…

August 7, 2012

1,500 Zimbabwean diamond miners sacked for striking

Over 1,500 diamond miners in Zimbabwe have been sacked following a strike for higher pay. Many of the workers have report serious sexual assaults by the bosses.

August 7, 2012

Mountain Province Diamonds operating partner De Beers confirms Gahcho Kué permitting on schedule

Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. confirmed that joint venture operating partner, De Beers Canada Inc. has reported that the permitting of the Gahcho Kué diamond project is progressing on schedule. The…

August 7, 2012

BHP in talks to sell Ekati diamond mine to Harry Winston

A deal between BHP Billiton and Toronto-based jeweller Harry Winston Diamond might be around the corner according to the Financial Times.

August 7, 2012

Second quarter diamond exports marginally down

Figures for second quarter rough and polished diamond exports have come in at P6.79 billion, representing a marginal five percent drop from the first three months of the year, Mmegi…