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This is the recently found largest blue star sapphire ever, and it’s worth $100M

The massive gem, named the “The Star of Adam”, could sell for up to $175 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 7, 2016 | 3:15 am

Malaysia imposes three-month ban on bauxite exports to fight pollution

The country, the biggest supplier of bauxite to China, said the ban takes takes effect from Jan. 15.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2016 | 4:19 am

Dundee’s David Talbot says green energy trend is your friend

David Talbot of Dundee Capital Markets forecasts uranium demand growth of about 6% compounded annually through 2020, which ought to be more than enough to kickstart depressed U3O8 prices.

The Energy Report | January 6, 2016 | 12:29 am

Miners, commodities traders brace for La Niña

The last time the weather event was present, it wrought havoc on the mining industry in Australia, with thermal and coking coal mines in Queensland hit by flooding from cyclones and heavy rain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2016 | 5:50 am

Centerra Gold worker arrested in Kyrgyzstan after ‘horse penis’ remark

The incident is Centerra Gold's second brush with Kyrgyzstan authorities in recent months.

Canadian Press | January 5, 2016 | 1:05 am

The world’s 10 coldest mines

With temperatures that can drop to nearly -50°C, these mines offer some of the most challenging working conditions in the world.

Frik Els | January 4, 2016 | 10:17 am

Malaysia may suspend bauxite mining

Malaysia is pushing to suspend bauxite mining due to concerns about its impact on the environment, a cabinet source said on Saturday, threatening to interrupt supplies of the aluminium-making material to China.

bangkokpost | January 3, 2016 | 1:58 pm