Mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) said in a press release on Thursday, October 3, that it has completed the development and construction of Phase 1 of the A21 underground mine at its ...

Diamonds are uniquely valuable due to their extreme hardness and exceptional thermal conductivity, making them the hardest known natural material, about 58 times harder than any other, according to ...

Miners in Botswana have uncovered an extraordinary gemstone that has captured the attention of gemologists worldwide. The 37.41-carat natural diamond discovered at the Karowe mine features a rare ...

After decades of growth driven by diamond mining, Canada’s Northwest Territories are facing the closure of three major mines and wondering: What’s next? A pit at the Diavik mine, one of the three ...

Nov 26 (Reuters) - Global miner Rio Tinto said it approved the development of a fourth pipe at its Diavik diamond mine in Canada's Northwest Territories. Development of the pipe, known as A21, was ...

In this article, we will take a look at the 11 Diamond Mining Countries in the World by Carats. You can also check out 10 Cheap Alternatives to Diamonds For Engagement Rings for our discussion of the ...

Mining can be dangerous, exploitative and harmful to the environment. Chie Murakami’s organization is aiming to change that by raising awareness and addressing the needs of miners. By Vivian Morelli ...

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