Alrosa diamond sales drop in second quarter on fading demand

The steelmaking commodity hit a 2½-month low Monday as Chinese steelmakers resist restocking frightened by weakening economic data.

U3O8 Corp. (TSX: UWE; OTCQX: UWEFF), a Canadian-based company focused on exploration and resource expansion of uranium and associated commodities in South America, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of Calypso Uranium Corp. ("Calypso").

The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations.

Man fails to declare gems worth about $162,000 at customs.

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Geologists believe that asteroids hold iron ore, nickel and precious metals at much higher concentrations than those found on Earth.

Eldorado's vice-president, Nancy Woo, says opponents’ concerns are unfounded, as the gold mine will follow all the essential European Union and Greek environmental rules.

The 14K gold block was once used by LEGO to reward employees that had been with the company for over 25 years.

Australian miners and unions say the rising number of mine deaths that go unnoticed for days is concerning.