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Diavik spent $146.7 million on northern business in 2012

Diavik Diamond Mine touted the out-sized impact it has on the local economy in its 2012 mid year socio economic report.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 30, 2012 | 10:16 pm

Rio Tinto in talks to sell Diavik diamond mine to Harry Winston

A deal between Rio Tinto and Toronto-based jeweller Harry Winston Diamond, which is looking to become the sole owner of the Diavik Mine, might be around the corner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2012 | 12:58 pm

Botswana Diamonds recovers first gem at Libongo project‎ in Cameroon

Botswana Diamonds has recovered a 2-carat, low value, near gem quality stone, which confirms the diamondiferous potential of the deposit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2012 | 12:39 pm

Zimbabwe strike cripples diamond operations of military-backed Chinese firm

A strike by over a thousand employees of Anjin Investments has crippled the Chinese company's Zimbabwe-based diamond mine.

Marc Howe | July 24, 2012 | 3:49 pm

Zimbabwe announces complete nationalization of country’s diamonds

The Zimbabwe government has announced plans to implement total nationalization of the country's diamond industry.

Marc Howe | July 23, 2012 | 2:10 am

China’s Bosai Minerals Group ponders leaving Guyana due to hostility

Chinese producer of bauxite Bosai Minerals Group halted its operations in Guyana on Friday due to violent protests against the miner that left at least three deaths on Wednesday, said the President Donald Ramotar.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2012 | 8:54 pm

No signs of the mining boom ending for Australia any time soon: studies

There is no end on sight to the mining boom in Australia, a country which mineral resources sector value is expected to reach $122.6 billion by 2016, growing at an annual average rate of 4.3%, reveals a study published Saturday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2012 | 4:54 pm

Congo probe into mining companies’ disappearing tax payments

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's new prime minister has ordered an investigation into the nation's mining industry after a damning report by an international watchdog found tens of millions of dollars a year in tax revenues were being lost in the system.

The Independent | July 21, 2012 | 4:02 pm

De Beers’ profit down 53%; Venetia expansion still going ahead

Profit for De Beers, the world's number two diamond producer after Russia's Alrosa, is down 53% for the first half of 2012 affected by worries over consumer demand and shortage of financing for cutters and polishers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 20, 2012 | 9:31 am

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South Africa labour disputes drag Petra Diamonds shares down

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