Rough diamond shows there is water hidden deep in the Earth

University of Alberta scientists have found the first direct evidence of vast amounts of water trapped deep inside the Earth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2014 | 7:54 pm

More than 25,000 investors and mining types walked into PDAC. The result was. . .realistic

PDAC curse or blessing? Fresh from the Letter Writer Presentations track at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, The Gold Report asked thought leaders to share their impressions from the annual minefest.

The Gold Report | March 10, 2014 | 11:03 pm

CHART OF THE DAY: Attendance at the industry’s biggest shindig and the mood of miners

A drop.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 10, 2014 | 10:15 pm

Rio Tinto paints rosy future for diamonds

Production of rough diamonds expected to be worth $19.6 billion by 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2014 | 12:18 pm

Greenland embraces mining rush, but won’t ‘favour one country alone’ — Prime Minister

Arctic region's vast riches set to attract over $100 billion in investments over the next decade.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2014 | 4:39 pm

Ivory Coast wants UN diamond export ban lifted

Government says diamond trade is no longer a threat to fuel instability as civil war has ended and the Kimberley Process has backed the lifting of the embargo.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2014 | 2:28 pm

Study shows mining sector funding jumped 180% in December quarter

SNL Metals & Mining reveals that while the minerals exploration sector recorded lower drilling activity, funds raised by the mining sector saw a near three-fold increase to $6.2 billion.

SNL Metals & Mining | February 23, 2014 | 5:34 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: How much do geologists make?

And why did Forbes rank Geology as the 7th most valuable college major?

Mine Staffing International | February 20, 2014 | 3:01 pm

Diamond investing FAQ

Paul Zimnisky responds to frequently asked questions about investing in diamonds.

Paul Zimnisky | February 18, 2014 | 8:24 pm

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