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Strikes and bad weather hammer BHP’s production

Heavy rains and a prolonged strike at its Queensland coal mines have taken their toll on the world's biggest miner.

Andrew Topf | April 18, 2012 | 5:02 am

Canada makes good on promise to streamline mining, oil and gas projects

The Canadian government followed through on last month's budget promise to streamline environmental reviews of resource projects with a plan for "responsible resource development."

Andrew Topf | April 18, 2012 | 12:01 am

IMF forecast gets more upbeat

The International Monetary Fund increased its outlook for the world's economy on Tuesday, saying it expects global GDP to expand by 3.5 per cent this year.

CBC Ottawa | April 17, 2012 | 7:36 pm

Harry Winston reports a 19% increase in production at its Diavik mine

Luxury jeweler and watchmaker Harry Winston Diamond Corp said today that production at its Diavik mine in Canada's Northwest Territories was up about 19% in the first quarter on improved grades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2012 | 1:38 pm

Peregrine discovers two kimberlites at Lac de Gras

Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. has discovered two kimberlites in the Lac de Gras region of Canada's Northwest Territories.

Marketwire | April 17, 2012 | 6:15 am

Zimbabwe tries to woo back explorers

Zimbabwe, whose government in January hiked exploration fees by up to 8,000% in a bid to curb speculative holding of mining titles, is ordering over 100 exploration companies to resubmit applications.

Andrew Topf | April 17, 2012 | 4:58 am

Gem Diamonds expects prices to keep rising

Rough diamond prices were expected to continue climbing “across the market” this year, London-listed Gem Diamonds said on Monday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2012 | 1:30 pm

The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights: Meet mining’s 40 richest billionaires

MINING.com counts more than 90 billionaires involved in minerals, metals and mining on the planet with a combined wealth of well over $300 billion.

Frik Els | April 16, 2012 | 12:01 am

Private equity firm KKR plans to create diamond giant from BHP, Rio units

Private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. wants to buy the diamond mining operations of BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto PLC and merge them to create a challenger to the two diamond industry leaders De Beers and Alrosa, reports The Sunday Times.

London Stock Exchange | April 15, 2012 | 11:39 pm

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