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Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire

The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2014 | 2:32 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: The value of diamonds in real world vs in Minecraft

The value of diamonds seems to have transcended our physical world and taken a privileged place in the universe of Minecraft, an increasingly popular Lego style adventure game.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 15, 2014 | 1:11 pm

This pink diamond sold for a historic record of $18 million

It has set a world auction record on a per-carat basis for a gem of this colour.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2014 | 4:37 pm

Cutifani says tough decisions needed to restore credibility

Anglo's chief warned the company plans to take severe measures over the next two years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2014 | 5:02 pm

Russian diamond giant Alrosa begins mining at Karpinskogo

The kimberlite pipe is located at the Lomonosov deposit in northern Russia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2014 | 1:59 pm

Alrosa diamonds sales reach $3 million in less than 10 days

At the 2014 Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Fair.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2014 | 2:58 pm

IIa Technologies Makes Breakthrough Discovery for Single Crystal Diamond Plates

Attested by major research institutes, IIa’s diamond plates are ideal for sophisticated medical and technological applications

IIa Technologies | September 30, 2014 | 4:21 pm

Argyle pink diamond ring worth $577k stolen in Australia

Each of the diamonds in the ring is laser inscribed with a serial number.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2014 | 6:04 pm

This man stole a diamond worth $160,000 and traded it for bag of pot

The diamond was soon recovered and returned to its owner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2014 | 4:59 pm

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Rio Tinto sees new-style partnerships as the future

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