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$6 billion private capital ready to invest in mining

Fundraising by unlisted funds for investment in natural resource reached a record $93 billion last year.

Frik Els | April 5, 2019 | 12:39 pm

World Diamond Council advocates for Africa’s artisanal diamond miners at international forum

The WDC believes that initiatives such as the peace process in the Central African Republic boost fairness in the artisanal mining sector.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 5, 2019 | 6:54 am

Hunt for Canada’s vast diamond riches reaching an end

Iconic mines, including Ekati and Diavik are now old, tired and running out of diamonds; they will likely both close soon. So far, operations that were designed to replace them aren’t faring well either.

Bloomberg News | April 4, 2019 | 11:24 am

Botswana Diamonds finishes drilling at Thorny River project

Next step is obtaining necessary regulatory approvals to start bulk sampling at the South African project, which is expected during the second quarter of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2019 | 5:16 am

Lucapa Diamond cuts debt related to building Mothae mine

The diamond producer has inked deals with New Azilian and Equigold, following the delivery and de-risking of the Lesotho-based mine, which began commercial production in December.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2019 | 4:08 am

Jewelers must disclose whether diamonds are mined or synthetic — FTC

The Diamond Producers Association, which represents mining companies like De Beers, Rio Tinto and Alrosa, welcomed the FTC insistence that companies distinguish between diamonds that are mined and those that are made in laboratories.

Reuters | April 2, 2019 | 3:23 pm

Cannabis mania mows down Canada’s junior mining sector

There is enough evidence to conclude that risk capital has found a new home, a BDO report shows. The question now is, how and where will junior miners find the capital needed to sustain their businesses?

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2019 | 3:08 am

Polish detectorists looking for ‘Nazi Gold Train” finds another kind of treasure

Piotr Koper, who spent years hunting for the elusive train rumoured to be laden with gold and gems, has found two dozen priceless Renaissance portraits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2019 | 4:00 am

Petra Diamonds shares jump on 425-carat discovery at Cullinan

The discovery comes less than a month after Petra found a 100.83 carat gem-quality diamond at the same mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2019 | 3:55 am

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