Geologists often refer to exploration for large deposits as looking for elephants. Large deposits should be easier to find, they should have a long mine life because of their tonnage and they should b...

Diamond fields in Canada are typically characterized by two factors, which require the application of unconventional mining methods....

As Canada joined the ranks of diamond producing countries, many foreign-based companies that provide down-stream processing --the cutting, polishing, evaluating and marketing of stones--began looking ...

For the past 23 years, Qubec's miners and explorers have gathered each November to attend the Qubec Ministry of Natural Resources' open house. As a result, it has become a key industry event that hi...

Last year, 2002, was not notable for an influx of mineral exploration dollars, but it was a time for refining and enhancing existing geophysical technologies. Significant new developments will affect ...

I have been a cheerleader for Canadian diamonds every since I heard about the first mine being developed. My enthusiasm must have rubbed off, because both my mom and my aunt have become interested in ...

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With its roots firmly planted in one of the world's most famous nickel deposits, Sudbury has grown into a strong and vibrant community in Ontario's North.The new City of Greater Sudbury was created in...

The most advanced diamond exploration project in the province is De Beers Canada Exploration Inc.'s 100%-owned Victor project in the James Bay Lowlands, 90 km west of the First Nation community of Att...

Diamond: A Journey to the Heart of an ObsessionReview by Jane WerniukThis book is a real-life thriller about the fascinating yet dangerous pursuit of diamonds. The author, Matthew Hart, a Toronto writ...