Egg-sized ‘perfect’ white diamond fetches record $30.8 million in Hong Kong The previous record for a perfect white diamond was set by Christie’s 101.73-carat gem, sold for almost $27 million in May. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 7:22 pm
Opponents to Centerra’s Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan take governor hostage He was held in a car for about seven hours, while growing rumours said he had been drenched in gasoline and was being threatened with matches. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 6:17 pm
Canada spied on Brazil’s Mines and Energy Ministry: Snowden The Communications Security Establishment Canada, or CSEC, is said to have tracked all of the ministry’s communications. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 1:28 pm
Peru ‘washing its hands’ of Newmont’s Conga mine issues: local authorities Cajamarca’s governor also said Newmont’s local partner has made no progress in terms of gaining support from surrounding communities. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 10:30 am
Australian gold miners join forces to stop royalty hike They say an increase in the royalty rate for gold could destroy Western Australia’s precious metals industry. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2013 | 11:59 pm
Belo Sun ups gold estimate at flagship project in Brazil Measured and indicated pit constrained mineral resources now stand at 5.1 million ounces of gold, up almost 10% from a previous estimate. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2013 | 5:01 pm
Done deal: Rio sells mothballed Blair Athol coal mine to Linc Energy Acquisition comes a day after Linc said it wants to get de-listed from the Australian market to re-list it in Singapore, in hopes of luring Asian investors. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2013 | 2:10 pm
Belaz launches world’s largest mining dump truck Belarusian manufacturer to set a Guinness Record. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2013 | 8:45 am
South African police planned shooting at Marikana mine — video Footage shows a commander congratulating his officers for a well-executed plan. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2013 | 6:05 pm
Nautilus gets the green light to mine under water, will receive $118 million in compensation The miner's shares were up almost 32% at 10:45 ET in Toronto after the announcement. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2013 | 3:15 pm
