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Rough diamond prices higher in 2016 as production cuts and restocking flip supply/demand

In 2016, the diamond industry has been marked by the follow-through of actions taken by De Beers, ALROSA and Rio Tinto to curtail global supply.

Paul Zimnisky | December 15, 2016 | 5:29 am

BSGR to file multi-billion lawsuit against Rio over Simandou

BSGR will sue Rio Tinto in the English High Court to recover losses allegedly caused by Rio's actions, which run to several billions of dollars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2016 | 5:35 am

Namibia’s new uranium mine to boost growth, make it world’s third producer

The country's uranium output is expected to triple in 2017 as the massive Husab mine begins production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2016 | 3:40 am

Brazil grants operating license to Vale’s massive S11D iron ore mine

Mine is set to start operations by the end of the year, with first shipment set for January 2017.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2016 | 11:58 am

Sibanye Gold expands platinum assets by buying Stillwater in $2.2bn deal

Together with reducing Sibanye’s dependence on its aging South African assets, the deal will make the company the world's third largest palladium producer, the company said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2016 | 5:50 am

Fresh shake-up at Rio Tinto in aftermath of bribery probe

Russian-Canadian Vera Kirikova will become human resources group executive while Simone Niven will assume the corporate relations group executive post.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2016 | 3:36 am

Big drop in South Africa platinum output

The African nation produces some 70% of the globe's platinum.

Frik Els | December 8, 2016 | 9:06 pm

Anglo American about to make key decision on South African assets sale

While the miner is not longer being pressed to include its platinum assets in the divestment plan, the issue of how to package mines and which ones to include, remains a bone of contention.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 8, 2016 | 3:45 am

Global rough diamond production about to reach its peak

Global rough diamond production will reach its peak in only three years before entering into a supply deficit by 2020, two separate reports show.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 7, 2016 | 9:24 am

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