Firestone finds another massive diamond at Lesotho mine

As a country, however, Canada is falling out of favour.

MINING.com tours Boart Longyear's shop floor in Salt Lake City Utah.

Affected companies are said to be looking for a way out of the situation, which includes legal actions or even international arbitration.

The update comes as the world's top diamond producer revealed the results of its prospecting and geologic exploration carried out last year

Growing wait times for permits may hinder Canada's ability to take advantage of its considerable mineral potential, warn experts.

The Sable kimberlite pipe, for which permitting is already in place, could see mining beginning in 2019.

The company remains upbeat and expects a better performance in the second half, driven by a recovery in diamond prices.

Companies have been told to leave behind equipment and vacate their premises.

Cases of the mosquito-borne disease in Colombia have been skyrocketing, but only in areas where mining activities have increased, a new study shows.