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76-carat Archduke Joseph Diamond sells for $21.5 million

Auction officials expected the diamond would come in at $15 million.

Michael Allan McCrae | November 14, 2012 | 3:02 pm

Harry Winston buys BHP Billiton’s diamond assets for US$500 million

Ekati is Canada's first, and largest, diamond producer.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 13, 2012 | 7:16 pm

Over 300 kg of gold sold as festive season kicks off in India

Despite gold prices being at the highest in the last three weeks, India’s sales in just one city totalled 300 kg on Sunday, as the country’s festive season of Diwali kicks off.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2012 | 6:15 pm

Rio Tinto’s massive diamond deposit in India brightens up the miner’s future

Just when major miners thought it was better to ditch their diamond divisions, giant Rio Tinto (LON, ASX, NYSE: RIO) says it is looking at the business with renewed enthusiasm, as a deposit the company discovered in India in 2004 has started to bear its shiny fruits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2012 | 5:03 pm

SEC rules against resource firms over Dodd-Frank

Oil, gas and mining companies' request to have transparency rules put on hold under 2010 financial reform act has been rejected.

Frik Els | November 10, 2012 | 8:23 pm

Historic Archduke Joseph diamond may reach up to $25 million

The Archduke Joseph diamond, one of the world's most famous and rarest gems from Europe's aristocracy, is expected to reach up to $25 million when it goes under Christie’s hammer on Tuesday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2012 | 7:11 pm

South African report highlights Chinese labor abuses in the Sub-Sahara

A new report by Johannesburg-based South Africa Resource Watch (SARW) claims that China is exploiting cheap labor in the sub-Saharan nation and subjecting employees in the mining industry to harsh working conditions.

Marc Howe | November 9, 2012 | 3:17 am

Swiss jeweller unveils Disney princesses-inspired collection

Swiss luxury jeweller and watches manufacturer Chopard, in partnership with London store Harrods, has unveiled newest precious stones-based collection inspired by Walt Disney’s Princesses.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 5:59 pm

Australian miners find new ways of getting buzzed

Australian miners in the western part of the country are allegedly turning to a new version of the synthetic drug known as Venom, which is made with chemicals imported from China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 3:42 pm

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