Diamond Top Stories

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…

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…

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

Firestone Diamonds halts Liqhobong mine expansion plans, limits losses

The Africa-focused diamond miner said current market conditions didn't support expansion…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2019 | 7:51 am

Last kimberlite trucked to plant at De Beers Victor mine

The Victor mine was forecast to produce 6 million carats…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 27, 2019 | 2:47 pm

Gemstone ring raffle to fund female mining student

A Faberge amethyst ring is to be raffled in London with the aim of raising £5,000 for a female to study at Camborne School of Mines (CSM) as part of a wider initiative to encourage more women into the mining profession.

University of Exeter | November 27, 2015 | 3:54 pm

Stellar Diamonds applies for large-scale permit in Sierra Leone

The move marks a key milestone as the diamond company moves from explorer to miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2015 | 7:35 am

Follow the yellow brick road: a journey into the world of coloured gemstones

For nearly five centuries gemstones have been synonymous with wealth, power, luxury and royalty.

CEO.CA | November 26, 2015 | 12:44 am

Anglo American shares close at lowest in 16 years on HSBC note

HSBC downgraded the company to 'reduce' from 'hold' and highlighted that Anglo's precarious cash flow situation may force it to cancel its dividend.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2015 | 10:30 am

Alrosa’s revenue down in Q3 as sales almost halved

The loss was also an effect of the depreciation of the Russian ruble against the U.S. dollar and the revaluation of dollar-denominated loans and borrowings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2015 | 8:24 am