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Lucara Diamond to host second stone tender in November

Since the recovery of the first large diamond from the Karowe mine in 2013, Lucara has found 216 gems, which it has sold for more than $250,000 each.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2015 | 7:33 am

SA platinum cuts to hurt global output over next two years

Supply for the year, however, is expected to increase by 9% to 7.91 million ounces, owing to the recovery in the country’s output following strikes in 2014, as well as increased platinum recycling.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2015 | 4:45 am

Canadian regulator lets Nexen reopen 40 utility pipelines at Long Lake

The remaining 55 pipelines affected by a suspension order must stay closed until the company can demonstrate they're safe.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2015 | 3:25 am

Minera IRL halts gold operation in Peru as protesters take over site

Around 100 locals invaded the site over the weekend, occupying a number of installations, and forcing the company to suspend all operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2015 | 8:28 am

Canada’s Nevsun denies claims of human rights abuses at Eritrea mine

The Vancouver-based miner has released an independent report that found no evidence of forced labour or human rights violations at its Eritrean gold and copper operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2015 | 11:00 am

Canada’s Supreme Court lets Ecuador villagers sue Chevron for $9.5bn

The decision could set a precedent for similar cases involving mining companies around the world.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2015 | 6:35 am

Tahoe’s operations in Guatemala not affected by President’s resignation

The Canadian firm said its Escobal mine remains unaffected by the ongoing political turmoil in the country, which has forced President Otto Perez to resign amid a corruption scandal that gutted his government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2015 | 11:13 am

Canadian Oil Sands project to operate at ‘minimal’ rates until end of the month

The largest synthetic crude oil processing facility in Canada is slowly recovering from a fire that damaged equipment and communication lines over the weekend.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2015 | 3:13 am

Three-way Canada gold junior merger falls short

Vancouver mineral bank's combination with two gold and rare earth explorers sinks its share price.

Frik Els | September 1, 2015 | 2:11 pm

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