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South African gov’t claims diamond trade is more than 99% conflict free

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

Kerry Hall | June 4, 2013 | 7:47 pm

Falling commodity prices hit Aussie miners the hardest: profits fall 49%

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

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2013 | 6:38 pm

Investors shift to diamonds after gold tumble

JPMorgan said exciting things are happening in the sector.

Kerry Hall | June 3, 2013 | 8:22 pm

Snakes hunter finds enigmatic gold, diamond, sapphire pendant

Found near the crash sites of two airplanes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2013 | 5:08 pm

Glencore Xstrata and Indian firms eye Rio’s $10bn assets for sale

Sale is part of CEO Sam Walsh’s plans to reduce operating costs by $5 billion over the next two years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2013 | 1:13 pm

Rio Tinto closer to flotation of its multi-billion diamonds division

The company will look to offer $250 million worth of new shares in a separate listing.

MINING.com Editor | June 3, 2013 | 1:22 am

Gaddafi’s gold, diamond billions ‘found in South Africa’

The dictator's assets, which by some accounts could top $80 billion, are stashed in bank accounts and vaults around the world.

Frik Els | June 2, 2013 | 6:35 pm

Opals would make Martians feel at home in Australia: study

Australia produces 95% of the world's opals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2013 | 4:41 pm

Zimbabwe to reverse ‘outrageous’ mining fees

Zimbabwe's law allow ministers to pass regulations that do not need to be approved by Parliament first, but within two months the Parliamentary Legal Committee has to make a ruling on their constitutionality.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2013 | 3:40 pm

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