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These are the three main trends to shape the diamond industry in 2019

According to Bain & Co., diamond miners and retailers will face an Increasing influence of digital technologies, growing presence of lab-grown stones and shifting preferences of younger generations of consumers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2018 | 6:14 am

OceanaGold allowed to resume activities at New Zealand’s Martha pit

The Martha pit was shut down in 2015 when a major slip and a rockfall affected the area.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 16, 2018 | 9:26 am

Australian rail workers postpone coal haulage strikes as cyclone looms

Aurizon's 4 major railways in the Bowen Basin of Queensland, the world's largest coking coal export region, carry coal from mines owned by BHP Billiton , Glencore , Anglo American and Peabody Energy.

Reuters | December 14, 2018 | 9:25 am

Mineral Resources inks $1.15B lithium JV deal with Albemarle

The joint venture will allow the American lithium producer, the world’s No. 1, to expand its presence in Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2018 | 4:57 am

Capturing the value of veterans in mining

Capturing the diverse skills and talents of highly-trained defence force personnel as they transition to civilian work requires a specialised approach.

Macmahon | December 13, 2018 | 11:09 am

Australian rail workers plan strikes that could hit key coal haulage tracks

Coal railway workers at Australian hauler Aurizon Holdings Ltd are planning strikes after a breakdown in pay negotiations, their trade union said.

Reuters | December 13, 2018 | 10:09 am

Kirkland Lake drills high grade extensions at Fosterville

The company expects to produce at least 330,000 oz. gold in 2018 at Fosterville.

Northern Miner Staff | December 13, 2018 | 9:30 am

Australia plans deal with US on ‘critical minerals’, hopes to boost its exports

This will mean Geoscience Australia and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) will work closely on exploration, extraction, processing and research and development.

Reuters | December 12, 2018 | 9:22 am

BHP calls off sale of Cerro Colorado copper mine as buyer backs out

The world’s No.1 miner had decided to offload Cerro Colorado mine in May last year, as part of chief executive Andrew Mackenzie’s bid to focus on large assets in commodities such as iron ore, copper and oil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2018 | 7:55 am

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