Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Finders Resources reviewing options for Ojolali Gold‐Silver Project

Metals developer Finders Resources Limited (ASX:FND) announced it has started a strategic evaluation of its alternatives for the Ojolali gold-silver project, in Sumatra.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2012 | 11:48 am

World’s first all-diamond ring to cost US$68 million

Switzerland-based Shawish Jewelry is creating a diamond ring that would make Elizabeth Taylor’s 30-carat engagement band from Richard Burton look like a children’s toy— a 150-carat all-diamond ring.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2012 | 3:06 pm

Botswana Diamonds releases sparkling interim results

London-listed diamond junior Botswana Diamonds (LON:BOD) forecasts a cheerful future for the diamond market, despite it sliding into the red in the six months to the end of December with a pre-tax loss of over US$327,000.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2012 | 1:44 pm

Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Mexico the top five mining projects’ destinations

In its annual ranking of countries in terms of political risks for mining investment, the mineral industry advisory firm Behre Dolbear, has ranked Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Mexico as the top five nations in which to locate mining projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2012 | 12:51 pm

Randgold shares plunge almost 13% after military coup in Mali

Randgold Resources (LON:RRS, NASDAQ:GOLD) shares fell close to 13% this morning after a military coup in Mali, where the company has three gold mines that account for most of its bullion production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2012 | 12:54 pm

Australia’s mining boom to generate $225 billion in exports by 2017

Australia's resources and energy commodity export earnings will continue to grow over the medium term to reach a record $225 billion in 2016-17, said today the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2012 | 5:40 pm

President Obama to fast-track southern portion of Keystone XL Pipeline

President Barack Obama will announce tomorrow a fast tracking of the approval of the southern half of TransCanada's (TSX, NYSE: TRP) Keystone XL oil pipeline, CNN reports.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2012 | 2:10 pm

Canada’s Quebec budget banks on mining royalties to balance books

The government of Quebec, Canada’s most indebted province, is banking on a royalty windfall from its natural-resources sector, especially mining, to help begin its long climb out of the red.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2012 | 12:44 pm

Glencore to buy Canada’s Viterra for $6.1 billion

Commodity giant Glencore International PLC has reached a $6.1-billion deal to buy Canada’s grain handler and agricultural retailer Viterra Inc., and announced plans to sell most of its Canadian assets to Agrium Inc. and Richardson International Ltd.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2012 | 3:24 pm

DiamondCorp Lace mine plans validated by South African consultants

African diamond mining and exploration company DiamondCorp Plc., has received validation for its development plan at its Lace mine in South Africa, from SRK Consulting, an independent local consultant.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2012 | 2:51 pm

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