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Diamond demand to climb 4.5% this year — De Beers

De Beers, the world's largest diamond miner by market value, is also bracing for a rough diamond demand rush.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2014 | 11:00 am

Canadian diamond exploration perks up

For years it seemed that juniors were fleeing from diamond exploration — and for good reason.

The Northern Miner | June 11, 2014 | 4:00 pm

Asteroids mined for fuel to generate trillion dollar market, says firm

Orbiting spacecraft could be refuelled with water taken from asteroids—but some experts doubt the economics.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2014 | 10:00 am

Canadians losing enthusiasm for building closer ties with Asia

In 2013, 45% of Canadian surveyed said they felt Chinese investment would benefit Canada. In 2014, that number dropped to 35% in 2014, the lowest in a decade.

Business in Vancouver | June 10, 2014 | 9:21 pm

The Bakken gets bigger – likely a lot bigger

Oil producers are now “cracking the code” on the Torquay, or Three Forks formation below the Bakken, and coming up with incredible economics—these wells are paying back in only seven months.

Keith Schaefer - Oil and Gas Investments Bulletin | June 10, 2014 | 8:02 pm

‘Peaking’ supply surge to lift iron ore price above $100

Research note from Citi sees $90 as support and a move back above $100 in Q4, but UBS warns on collateralized loans.

Frik Els | June 10, 2014 | 7:24 pm

BHP Billiton a step closer to selling-off non-core operations

World's largest mining company said to be unloading all of the non-core units acquired after the merger with Billiton 13 years ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 6:48 pm

‘Blood diamond’ monitoring to remain focus on conflict-torn regions

The newly elected president of the World Diamond Council is not in favour of expanding the scope of the Kimberley Process scheme beyond conflict zones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 5:03 pm

Osisko receives court approval for $3.9bn Agnico Eagle, Yamana deal

Osisko had been the target of an attempted hostile takeover by Goldcorp.

Business in Vancouver | June 10, 2014 | 3:04 pm

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