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Firestone soars after finding massive diamond at new Lesotho mine

The stock shot up 13% in London Wednesday after Firestone announced it had unearthed an 110-carat yellow diamond, it’s biggest find so far at its Liqhobong mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 5, 2017 | 3:39 am

INTERACTIVE MAP: World’s top 10 gold deposits

Together these giant orebodies contain reserves worth $796 billion at today's gold price.

Frik Els | April 4, 2017 | 4:17 pm

Iron ore drops below $80 a tonne again

So far this year, the commodity has risen just 0.6%, quite far from the over 20% gains seen just over a month ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2017 | 10:19 am

EU toughens up rules on imports of conflict minerals

The new law, which will come into force in 2021, requires importers to ensure their business do not contribute to armed conflicts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2017 | 10:05 am

Areva faces “uranium-gate” in Niger

French nuclear power giant Areva is reportedly cooperating with a legal enquiry by activists who say the company cheated Niger out of $3.25 million in uranium exports.

Andrew Topf | April 2, 2017 | 5:45 pm

Miners to spend $21 billion on exploration by 2025

Equipment and services suppliers will have to wait at least another year until they can fully feel the impact of this trend, says CSA Global — the world's second-largest mining sector consultancy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2017 | 6:35 am