Gem Diamonds on fire, finds sixth giant rock this year

New modular tailings treatment project would allow to recover around 18 million carats over 20 years.

The government has cancelled all existing permits and will issue no new ones.

Weak performance from the Canadian mining market while S&P/TSX Composite index on the rise.

60% of all the world’s mining and exploration companies and 35% of all oil and gas companies are listed on Canadian exchanges.

The firm sold the rough piece in a profit-sharing agreement.

The Perth Mint will sell 168 limited edition pieces.

Economists say tax breaks encourage investment in projects that might otherwise be uneconomic.

Citizens' groups call on the Kimberley Process members to revise the definition of conflict diamonds amongst other changes.

The world's 40 largest miners announced a massive $45 billion in writedowns last year.