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VIDEO: From production to disposal—What’s the life of a smart phone actually like?

If you are reading this on a tabloid or a smartphone, then you are likely holding bits of so-called “conflict minerals,” mostly used in the manufacturing of mobile phones, tablets and laptops.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2013 | 4:34 pm

DiamondCorp gets first cash from stones unearthed at its Lace mine

Company got about $279,000 from the sale of 6,442 carats.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2013 | 2:16 pm

Peregrine Diamonds rises 52% on sample results

"One of the highest grade kimberlites in the world."

MINING.com Editor | December 4, 2013 | 2:05 am

Innovate or perish—Deloitte to the mining industry

In Tracking the trends 2014, Deloitte uncovers the pressing trends facing the mining industry in the year ahead and offers strategies that companies can employ to adapt to changing industry dynamics.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2013 | 6:06 pm

Mining industry has paid Canada $71 billion in last ten years

Mining payments to federal and provincial government coffers totalled an estimated $71 billion from 2003 to 2012.

Mining Association of Canada (MAC) | December 3, 2013 | 3:47 pm

These are the countries mining investors should stay away from

While resource nationalism is still a major risk for miners, corrupted governments can be equally or more detrimental to the industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2013 | 12:23 pm

Diamond prices to jump next year— Alrosa

A steady diamond demand in Europe, paired with an ever growing appetite for these precious stones in China and India, are to blame, says Alrosa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2013 | 4:55 pm

Zimbabwe’s diamond mineworkers want 250% pay hike

Platinum sector workers will be happy with 208%, while gold miners seek a 150% wage increase. Industry is offering 0.6%.

Frik Els | December 1, 2013 | 11:52 pm

High profits or low profits, tensions with governments rise

Over the past decade, the number of disputes that have resulted in international arbitration has increased tenfold for the oil and gas sector and fourfold for the mining industry. And these conflicts will only escalate.

Ana Komnenic | November 28, 2013 | 8:09 pm

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S. Africa seeks re-opening of shuttered mines to boost economy

Petra Diamonds sells stake in Kimberley Ekapa JV for $22 million

Lucapa digs up another large diamond, this time in Lesotho

Bluerock Diamonds trades up on resumption of production at Kareevlei

De Beers just sold 34 million rough diamonds more than last year

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