December 1, 2017 Alrosa’s 51-carat Dynasty diamond fails to sell at auction The other four other stones of the collection were sold at an average premium of 30%.
December 1, 2017 Australia’s NSW to ban open-pit mining in South Drayton area The New South Wales Government decided there would be no open-pit mining at the site formerly known as Drayton South, but it paved the way for an underground mine instead.
November 30, 2017 Move over, Tesla! China holds the keys to electric vehicles As the world’s largest auto market, China was responsible for about half of the sales as the crackdown on polluting industries has propelled renewable alternatives from power generation to consumer…
November 29, 2017 Gold production will grow in coming years: BMI The business intelligence firm says output will pick up, supported by higher gold prices and solid projects in key countries.
November 29, 2017 Luxembourg, Japan team up to explore and mine space resources The five-year cooperation agreement covers the exchange of information and expertise on the exploration and mining of out-of-earth resources.
November 28, 2017 Archaeologists find connection between metalwork and Iron Age feasting rituals Found during an excavation at Glenfield Park, Leicestershire, the collection is unprecedented in terms of the overall mix of findings.
November 28, 2017 Hebron project off Newfoundland coast kicks off oil production It's expected to help Atlantic Canada offshore production rise 44% to 307,000 bpd by 2024.
November 28, 2017 Alrosa ready to auction the most expensive diamond ever polished in Russia More than 130 potential buyers have already registered to participate in Wednesday’s online sale of the five-diamond collection, which includes the giant 51.4-carat Dynasty.
November 27, 2017 Prince Harry gives “invaluable” diamond ring to his fiancé The jewel was designed by the Prince himself.
November 27, 2017 Energy consumption vs. energy production – how does your country compare? An infographic showing the countries supplying the most energy and those who are hungry for it. The results may surprise you...
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
