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BHP Billiton's loss may be Eskom's gain
www.miningmx.com | Feb 9, 2012
SA's electricity crisis may be a thing of the past if BHP Billiton decides to close its two power-hungry aluminium smelters, Hillside at Richards Bay and Mozal in Maputo.

BHP Billiton’s Diamond Revenue Drops 16.4% in First Half
www.israelidiamond.co.il | Feb 9, 2012
BHP Billiton reported a 16.4 percent decline in revenue from diamonds in the first half of the fiscal year, a result of lower production. Diamond revenue declin

Diamonds.net - Rio Tinto Diamond Sales +7%, Earnings Slump in 2011
www.diamonds.net | Feb 9, 2012
Rio Tinto reported that its diamond sales rose 7 percent year on year to $727 million in 2011. The increase came as rough prices improved 24 percent during the year despite some softening towards the end of the year, thus compensating for the decline in Rio Tinto’s annual production. Rio...

Platinum today: Zimplats production rises as mines hit capacity
www.platinum.matthey.com | Feb 9, 2012
Platinum metals prices, applications and sources, supply and demand analysis, review of scientific research, by Johnson Matthey, world's leading authority on platinum.

ABORIGINAL RELATIONS: PTI and Driftpile Cree form alliance; Rio Tinto returns land to Cheslatta |
www.canadianminingjournal.com | Feb 1, 2012
ALBERTA and BRITISH COLUMBIA - There is more to being a good corporate neighbour than owning a mine. Now suppliers and long-time landowners are practicing corporate social responsibility. Here are two examples.

The Onerous Activities Of Canadian Company, Fortuna Silver Mines | Fair Jewellery Action
www.fairjewelry.org | Jan 23, 2012
The San Jose Project By Ed Williams In 2006, the Mexican government ceded over 143,000 acres of indigenous land to a Canadian mining company. When

Lab-Grown Diamond Producer Secures Patent - JCK
www.jckonline.com | Jan 11, 2012
Lab-grown diamond manufacturer SCIO Diamond Technology Corporation announced that it has been issued its first Canadian patent, titled Turntable CVD Diamond Structures.

The Gold Mine’s Bill Warren - Master Marketer
www.southernjewelrynews.com | Nov 3, 2011
Serving the Southern & Midwest Jewelry Industry with the best and most current jewelry news.

Gold mine to reopen in India > Gold News > World Gold Council, the information resource for gold,
www.gold.org | Nov 30, 2010
World Gold Council, the information resource for gold, investment, jewellery, science and technology, historical and culture

Welsh gold producer celebrates notable year, Gold Inspirations Jewellery news
www.goldinspirations.com | Aug 16, 2010
Welsh gold producer celebrates notable year, Gold Inspirations Jewellery news : Discover the most amazing jewelry on the planet. Fabulous pieces created by the world's finest designers. Fantastic offers, exclusive interviews and all the very latest in gold jewelry fashion.