August 30, 2017 De Beers to make largest investment in diamond marketing since 2008 Diamond giant will spend more than US$140 million in marketing this year.
August 29, 2017 Worker dies at Eldorado Gold Skouries project in Greece Contractor employee was struck by a branch from a falling tree, resulting in fatal injuries.
August 29, 2017 Irish court approves Dalradian takeover of Minco Toronto-based miner gains control over a 2% net smelter return royalty on the Curraghinalt gold project, in Northern Ireland.
August 28, 2017 India launches world’s first diamond futures exchange The Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX) will start trading in 1 carat/100 cent contracts, to later add 50 cent and 30 cent contracts.
August 28, 2017 Glencore to offload second coal mine in Australia in less than three months Decision comes as the Swiss-based miner and commodities trader rethinks how to deploy capital as its cuts debt.
August 27, 2017 UK coal use drops to 135-year low Once the engine of the Industrial Revolution rooted in the UK, coal is now less popular than ever as an electricity source.
August 25, 2017 Philippines to expand mining ban to watershed areas, ore exports In an effort to receive more financial benefits from mining operations, the government's proposal will also require investors in the sector to get legislative approval before operating.
August 25, 2017 Guatemalan court backs Tahoe’s Escobal mine suspension Together with reevaluating its previous multi-year guidance, the company is now reviewing the financial impact of the mine suspension to its longer term capital and exploration programs.
August 24, 2017 Bacanora to complete Sonora lithium project feasibility study this year Final study focuses on a two-phase open pit mine and lithium carbonate processing facility with a life of over 20 years.
August 23, 2017 Germany brings home $28bn worth of gold reserves With the move, the country’s central bank has completed its plan to bring back home 54,000 gold bars that were still being held in foreign vaults.
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
