Two years ago I was involved in a very interesting tantalum project in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) – photo gallery here. I have since then followed with attention this metal’s market news (and its idiosyncrasies, being one of the 3TG minerals – subject to control under the conflict minerals framework). USGS just published a … Continue reading USGS Tantalum report (just published)
In Angola: updating report on the diamond industry
I am currently in Angola to update our report on the Angolan diamond industry. Drop me a line if you are in Luanda during the next couple of days and would like to discuss exploration or mining projects. The report will be available the first quarter 0f 2016; drop me a line if you are … Continue reading In Angola: updating report on the diamond industry
IMF ANNUAL REPORT RELEASED
The International Monetary Fund released their annual report. They built an interactive website for the report. You can check it at: https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/ar/2015/eng/index.htm.
THE DIAMOND INSIGHT REPORT – DE BEERS 2015
The Diamond Insight Report 2015 has just been released by De Beers, with a positive starting note. Do you agree? In its Foreword, the report starts by saying that: The launch of The Diamond Insight Report 2014 opened up the diamond industry to a wider audience and identified trends and opportunities for the industry to fulfil its … Continue reading THE DIAMOND INSIGHT REPORT – DE BEERS 2015
The social and economic impacts of gold mining
World Gold Council just published a new report on the social and economic impacts of gold mining. The report examines the wider footprint of gold mining and its implications for growth and development. To obtain the full report, just click: the-social-and-economic-impacts-of-gold-mining. You may also visit World Gold Council. Key findings Total contribution of over US$171bn to … Continue reading The social and economic impacts of gold mining
De Beers’ DIAMOND INSIGHT REPORT 2014
Released a few days ago, you may obtain the latest perspective of De Beers’ on the diamond industry: de-beers-insight-report-2014. As usual, a well written, graphically appealing, must-read report containing De Beers’ published views and expectations about the diamond industry.
