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CHARTS: Investor confidence returning to the mining industry

But based on the large numbers of juniors to begin 2014 with no funding, experts say the level of drilling activity could be the lowest in years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2013 | 4:53 pm

Asteroid miners go after most precious resource: water

Investors eager to get the new industry off the ground willing to finance projects that can secure the availability of the key element.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2013 | 2:19 pm

Rio Tinto making last job cuts of the year

Mining giant showed the door to an unconfirmed number of contractors at its Argyle diamond mine and is planning job cuts at its coal operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2013 | 12:55 pm

World’s largest orange diamond breaks record: sold for $36m

The gem set a world record price per carat for any diamond sold at auction, as well as a world record price for an orange diamond.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2013 | 6:51 pm

Pink Star diamond breaks record at $83 million

Flawless pink stone was expected to fetch $60 million.

Ana Komnenic | November 13, 2013 | 9:32 pm

Rio Tinto launches new diamond marketing initiative in China

“The Fashion of Diamonds” strategy has resulted in a number of creative collaborations with designers and manufacturers.

Rio Tinto | November 12, 2013 | 7:17 pm

Olympic flame lights up famous Russian diamond mine ahead of spacewalk

The Mir mine was once the world's largest open pit diamond mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2013 | 3:52 pm

UPDATE: North Arrow finds diamonds, closes financing

North Arrow's discovery catapulted its stock by more than 50% on Tuesday affording shareholders in a private placement that closed Friday a tidy paper profit.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 7, 2013 | 7:12 pm

Saskatchewan diamond find catapults explorer 54% higher

North Arrow proclaims find is significant enough to establish a new Canadian diamond district.

Frik Els | November 5, 2013 | 9:15 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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