Britain plunges into deep sea mining with American company New industry could bring in as much as $60 billion for the country. Kerry Hall | March 15, 2013 | 6:27 am
Molycorp racked with writedown, job cuts Molycorp also warned the first half of 2013 would see weaker performance. Kerry Hall | March 15, 2013 | 1:21 am
Giant coal miner Cerrejon bombed in Colombia Military suspects rebels attacked railway with explosives. Kerry Hall | March 14, 2013 | 9:23 pm
Japanese miner building rare earth recovery plant in the Phillipines The scandium recovery facility will be built later this year with operations slated to begin in 2014. Kerry Hall | March 14, 2013 | 4:59 am
Christie’s to auction off ‘perfect’ diamond The symmetrical flawless gem weighs 101.73 carats and is likely to set a new world sales record. Kerry Hall | March 14, 2013 | 2:42 am
World’s best coal shovellers hail from Tasmania VIDEO: 'Macho' points are at stake in brawny competition. Kerry Hall | March 14, 2013 | 1:56 am
Angola to open four new diamond mines Company forecasts production at about 8.3 million carats for 2013. Kerry Hall | March 13, 2013 | 5:22 am
Now is the time to buy gold: Bianco VIDEO: Gold is the hard money currency in a world of devaluing currencies. Kerry Hall | March 12, 2013 | 9:54 pm
Moscow seizes 26,000 diamonds from airport passenger Man fails to declare gems worth about $162,000 at customs. Kerry Hall | March 12, 2013 | 6:42 am
Australia calls for inclusion of ‘blood diamonds’ in UN definition The country suspects diamonds from mines where human rights abuses occur may have been imported for use in jewellery. Kerry Hall | March 12, 2013 | 5:43 am
Zimbabwe’s finance minister demands diamond companies pay up Diamond sales in 2012 were $800 million with only $45 million coming to the government so far in taxes. Kerry Hall | March 12, 2013 | 2:16 am
First Nations and Quebecers call for moratorium on uranium mines In addition to multiple non-profit organizations, more than 300 town councils have adopted resolutions to oppose uranium mining. Kerry Hall | March 11, 2013 | 10:36 pm