Kinross Gold is selling its royalty portfolio to Maverix Metals for US$74 million in cash and shares. The deal includes a US$25-million cash component and 11.2 million shares in Maverix, which will give Kinross a 9.4% interest in the growing…
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ROYALTIES: Maverix Metals boosts its portfolio with Kinross deal Read More »
In an increasingly complex business environment, what do mining companies want from suppliers? It turns out, they’re looking for much more than just technology. At MSTA Canada’s two-day annual forum in Toronto this week, miners emphasized t…
FORUM: Miners look for suppliers who can commit Read More »
An overview of the latest news from active diamond explorers, developers and miners in Canada, and Canadian-listed companies working abroad. Adia Resources This spring, Adia…
Buried treasure: An overview of news from active diamond companies Read More »
The Guigues kimberlite pipe in northern Quebec, 10 km from Notre- Dame-du-Nord, was discovered by De Beers in 1983. But despite its long history, it…
Tres-Or sees a Victor analogue in Guigues kimberlite Read More »
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO) has completed its 2019 bulk sampling program at Star Diamond’s (TSX: DIAM) Star-Orion South diamond project, 60 km east…
Rio Tinto completes Star bulk sample Read More »
Exceptional diamonds are nothing new for Lucara Diamond’s (TSX: LUC) Karowe mine in Botswana, but this fall has seen the miner unearth coloured gems as…
Karowe delivers blue and pink stones Read More »
Stornoway Diamond (TSX: SWY) and its creditors reached a deal that will see the Renard diamond mine operate during corporate restructuring, after the company’s failure…
Stornoway’s creditors step in to save Renard Read More »
The second annual Diamonds in Canada Symposium, organized by The Northern Miner, took place in Toronto in June. This year’s featured speakers included Chris Jennings,…
Diamonds Symposium explores industry challenges and solutions Read More »
Following a strong first half of 2018, the balance of the year and most of 2019 was disappointing for the diamond industry. The most recent…
Why 2020 could be a better year for diamonds Read More »
They say it’s darkest before the dawn. Let’s hope that holds true for the diamond sector. We try to strike a hopeful note here at…
Editorial: Diamond sector battles crisis fatigue Read More »
