Nanotechnology platform to trace diamonds launched

"This constitutes a first step towards the production of novel electrodes for highly efficient solar cells and lights.”

The judging panel includes former Minister of Natural Resources and current Transportation Minister Lloyd Hines, Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation and MINING.com’s own Cecilia Jamasmie. 

The centuries-old diamond industry is getting shaken up by small producers and industry giants alike.

Since their discovery in early 2009, the ruby deposits near Montepuez in Mozambique have produced an impressive number of exceptional-quality stones.

On a year-over-year basis, natural resources employment is little changed.

Demand for mining as well as oil and gas equipment is so strong that the company said it was taking orders for delivery well into 2019.

The technology has gained traction and customers are asking for them.

Canadian researches came to such conclusion after spending years examining waterbodies located within five kilometres of abandoned mine sites.

Tianshan has annual aluminium smelting capacity of 1.4 million tonnes.