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Diamonds confirm existence of planetary “embryo”

A planetary “embryo” gave origin to the meteorite fragments that form the Almahata Sitta collection.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 18, 2018 | 5:58 pm

Diamonds are a Canadian miner’s best friends in Finland

Arctic Star reports positive results from The Timantti Diamond project.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 16, 2018 | 4:27 pm

De Beers is said to lift diamond prices for second straight sale

The company raised prices a similar amount in its previous sale at the end of February.

Bloomberg News | April 12, 2018 | 10:17 am

Lucara recovers 472 carat diamond, third largest ever for Karowe

Recovered from the Karowe Diamond Mine located in Botswana.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 12, 2018 | 9:48 am

Why diamond trading slowed down in March

Rapaport expects polished trading to continue slowing in the coming months.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 11, 2018 | 4:21 pm

Mining industry must improve human rights, environment protection — index

The Responsible Mining Index, launched in Geneva on Wednesday, assesses the policies and practices of 30 large companies that produce 25 percent of mined commodities, from gold to copper and coal, operating in more than 40 countries.

Reuters | April 11, 2018 | 4:20 am

Private capital flowing into mining on track for record year

The second largest ever private equity fund focused on mining closed in the first quarter – 13 funds aim to raise a further $4.9 billion in 2018.

Frik Els | April 9, 2018 | 4:43 pm

Flawless white diamonds, among largest ever offered, to go on sale

Two flawless white diamonds each weighing in at more than 50 carats are expected to fetch more than $15 million when Sotheby's auctions them in May.

Reuters | April 6, 2018 | 6:39 am

This historic blue diamond is expected to fetch up to $5.3 million

The Farnese Blue, passed down through European royalty, goes on sale for first time as part of a Sotheby’s auction to be held in Geneva, on May 15.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2018 | 3:48 am

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