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$10 Million blue diamond arrives in Canada

Kashif Khan wants Canadian investors to get acquainted with some unusual diamonds

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 16, 2017 | 12:08 pm

Dominion says no contact with Washington Corp after $1.1bn takeover bid

The company has repeatedly offered to engage with Washington Corp on "customary terms," according to Chairman Jim Gowans, but that has not happened.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2017 | 10:15 am

Iron ore, copper price plunge brings carnage to mining stocks

Worries about Chinese economy and rising tension surrounding North Korea brings fear trade to mining and industrial metals.

Frik Els | April 12, 2017 | 2:44 pm

Western Canadian mining shines with gems and precious metals

Much of the world’s uranium comes from Saskatchewan, while Alberta is known for its bitumen and various forms of coal. But the West is earning a reputation as a major source of gems and precious metals, especially those high in demand in Asia-Pacific markets.

Paul Pryce | April 7, 2017 | 11:56 am

Diamond giant Alrosa offices raided – report

Russia's Federal Security Service is investigating the world's top diamond producer in relation to assets sales dating back years.

Frik Els | April 6, 2017 | 1:36 pm

Rio Tinto to fight $447 million Australian tax bill

The amount is linked to what is known as “transfer pricing” between Rio Tinto’s Australian operations and its Singapore office.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2017 | 10:03 am

‘Conflict minerals’ entering tech supply chains from countries beyond Africa — report

Tungsten, tin, tantalum and gold are now also being illegally extracted and traded at sites under the control of armed groups in countries including Myanmar and Colombia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2017 | 1:02 am

Firestone soars after finding massive diamond at new Lesotho mine

The stock shot up 13% in London Wednesday after Firestone announced it had unearthed an 110-carat yellow diamond, it’s biggest find so far at its Liqhobong mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 5, 2017 | 3:39 am

Dominion Diamond looks for potential buyers in own backyard — source

Strategy is part of Dominion's goal of securing the best deal possible for all its shareholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2017 | 11:40 am

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