January 31, 2017 US mines produced an estimated $74.6 billion in minerals last year The country, however, was 100% import reliant on 20 mineral commodities, including rare earths, manganese and niobium, which are among a suite of materials often designated as “critical” or “strategic.”
January 30, 2017 Dominion Diamond CEO to step down due to family reasons Brendan Bell, who has also resigned to Dominion's board, has agreed to stay on as CEO until June 30 to ensure a smooth transition.
January 27, 2017 Lucapa Diamond in trading halt ahead of acquisition of new project The Africa-focused diamond miner said it expects to resume trading before the open on Tuesday next week.
January 26, 2017 Copper takes some shine off Anglo American’s results The miner reported broadly higher output in the fourth quarter across all divisions, except for copper, which suffered from lower grades and strikes.
January 24, 2017 De Beers has just sold largest amount of rough diamonds in a year The world's top diamond producer sold $720 million of rough gems at its January offering as retailers restocked after the holidays.
January 18, 2017 Museum-quality, family-owned collections of rare emeralds and star rubies at auction this spring Guernsey's, the New York City-based auction house, is delighted to announce two extraordinary events. On April 12, the Marcial de Gomar Collection of spectacular emeralds will be held, followed less…
January 17, 2017 Dominion Diamond Corporation reports Diavik Diamond Mine fourth calendar quarter production Dominion Diamond Corporation reports Diavik Diamond Mine production results for the fourth calendar quarter of 2016.
January 15, 2017 Everyone wants Kate Middleton’s diamond ring Eager Chinese and Russian buyers are requesting replicas of the the sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
January 11, 2017 Rio Tinto welcomes Dhamani as a Select Atelier for Argyle Pink Diamonds Dhamani joins an exclusive group of master craftsman and luxury jewellers with access to a direct supply of Australia’s rare Argyle pink diamonds and entrusted with transforming Argyle pink diamonds…
January 10, 2017 World Bank on a Trump economy and commodities World Bank's 2017 outlook says US impact on commodity markets diminished, but it's still number 1 for oil and number 2 in copper, aluminum and lead.
