May 1, 2012 Latest version of Gemcom GEMS delivers world’s first block model conversion engine Gemcom Software International Inc., the largest global supplier of mining software solutions, today announced that it has released Gemcom GEMS™ 6.4, the latest version of its collaborative geology and mine…
May 1, 2012 Red mettle: Has China cornered the copper market? 58% of the world’s refined copper is now stockpiled in China, an increase of 40% in just six months. Traders say the country may hold as much as three quarters…
May 1, 2012 Allana’s optimistic Danakil Depression resource estimate lifts stock 9.8% Allana Potash (TSX:AAA) surged 9.8% on Tuesday on higher than usual trading volumes, after upping the resource at its Danakhil project by 90%.
May 1, 2012 Japan and India sign rare earth deal to reduce dependency on China Japan and India have reached a basic agreement to jointly develop rare earths, used in the production of several high-tech goods from weapons to cell phones, and supply Tokyo with…
May 1, 2012 CEO Interview: Portugal Has Potential To Become A Significant Gold Producing Nation Portugal could emerge as an important gold-producing country, and recent drill results from the southern region of the country show strong gold grades.
May 1, 2012 Diamonds second only to gold when it comes to safe investments Bella Ideale Diamonds, a company that sells jewellery and provides strategies for diamond investing, claims that certain high quality diamonds exceed investment returns of traditional investments and are second only…
May 1, 2012 Birks brings to Toronto largest selection of yellow diamonds in its history Birks, one of Canada's main manufacturers and retailers of fine jewellery since 1879, is bringing the largest collection of yellow diamonds ever to be exhibited in the jeweller's history to…
May 1, 2012 Low production of rough diamonds alarms India The latest figures by Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), international diamond regulators on the global diamond production, have set the alarm bells ringing in the world's biggest diamond cutting and…
May 1, 2012 Mughal “Mirror Diamond” necklace on sale for $20 million A "Mirror Diamond" necklace bearing five Mughal empire pendant diamonds with emerald drops has been offered for private sale at a price of $20 million, auction house Bonham's said on…
May 1, 2012 Shear recovers 3,500 carats from Jericho diamond mine in Nunavut, Canada Canadian junior Shear Diamonds Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SRM) announced today it’s begun processing diamonds from the stockpiles at its Jericho diamond mine in Nunavut, Canada.
Sibanye expects short-term platinum price volatility, but return to previous lows unlikely Sibanye was also assessing when to restart its Stillwater West mine in the United States, which was placed on care and maintenance in 2024. February 09, 2026 | 07:31 am