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Washington buys Dominion Diamond for $1.2bn as investors ok sale

Transaction gives the US-based buyer full ownership of Canada’s Ekati diamond mine and a 40% stake in Diavik, which is operated by Rio Tinto.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2017 | 6:20 am

South Africa labour disputes drag Petra Diamonds shares down

Shares in the diamond miner fell for a second consecutive day after it warned that two of its South african mines had been affected by strikes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 9:17 am

McEwen shares drop after $40m stock offer

McEwen announces bought deal at deep discount to ruling share price to finance purchase of Ontario gold mine.

Frik Els | September 18, 2017 | 3:07 pm

Canadian miners increase efforts to prevent child and forced labour in the supply chain

Initiative seeks contributing to global efforts in preventing the use of child and forced labour in the mining supply chain, and to providing information needed to demonstrate the responsible sourcing of minerals and metals.

Mining Association of Canada (MAC) | September 18, 2017 | 8:00 am

Petra Diamonds may breach debt covenants on troubles in Tanzania

The Africa-focused diamond miner said that would likely happen unless it solves its issues with the government of Tanzania.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2017 | 3:08 am

Botswana seeks option to buy unusually big diamonds from its mines

Draft bill gives government first option to buy unusually large diamonds found in the country's mines, such as the world's second-biggest 1,109 carat diamond discovered by Lucara two years ago.

Reuters | September 18, 2017 | 3:00 am

Kinross Gold to spend $1bn to expand Mauritania, Nevada mines

Projects aim at boosting output and lowering costs.

Reuters | September 18, 2017 | 2:00 am

Greece tries making peace with Eldorado, grants final permits for Olympias

While the company can now proceed with development of Olympias, is still awaiting permits for its Skouries project, the main bone of contention with Greek authorities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2017 | 3:00 am

Canada does not need more oil sands pipelines, report claims

A report by the Centre for International Governance Innovation argues the global push to reduce carbon emissions over the next three decades will reduce the size of future oil markets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2017 | 7:23 am

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