Lucara Diamond to host second stone tender in November
Since the recovery of the first large diamond from the Karowe mine in 2013, Lucara has found 216 gems, which it has sold for more than $250,000 each.
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SA platinum cuts to hurt global output over next two years
Supply for the year, however, is expected to increase by 9% to 7.91 million ounces, owing to the recovery in the country’s output following strikes in 2014, as well as increased platinum recycling.
Canadian regulator lets Nexen reopen 40 utility pipelines at Long Lake
The remaining 55 pipelines affected by a suspension order must stay closed until the company can demonstrate they're safe.
Campaign to save Australia’s coal sector heavily mocked in social media
The PR campaign praising the “endless possibilities” of coal in providing “light and jobs” has triggered a massive reaction among social media users.
Minera IRL halts gold operation in Peru as protesters take over site
Around 100 locals invaded the site over the weekend, occupying a number of installations, and forcing the company to suspend all operations.
Gold stays near two-week low on US jobs data, public holiday
The precious metal price remained rooted in a very narrow range as trading volumes were limited Monday, a public holiday in the US and Canada.
‘Nazi gold train’ allegedly found in Poland
Experts are warning the finding might be just an hoax.
Glencore fights back — to slash debt by $10bn, halt copper mines in Africa
Mounting pressure from investors has forced the firm to come up with a $10 billion package of debt-reduction measures.
Canada’s Nevsun denies claims of human rights abuses at Eritrea mine
The Vancouver-based miner has released an independent report that found no evidence of forced labour or human rights violations at its Eritrean gold and copper operation.
Glencore’s just had one of its worst weeks ever — shares down 22 pct
The company, already the worst performer in the FTSE 100 index in 2015, has lost almost 60% of its value since the beginning of the year.
How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart
In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more.
