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Zsa Zsa Gabor’s diamond necklace could fetch up to $1.5 million

A diamond necklace owned by the late actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is expected to sell for between $1.2 and $1.5 million at auction.

Andrew Topf | November 19, 2017 | 4:11 pm

Giant diamond sells for $33.7 million

Mounted in a diamond and emerald necklace, the white, matchbox-size rock was acquired by an unidentified buyer.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 14, 2017 | 8:10 pm

Lucapa finds another large diamond at its Lulo mine in Angola

It's the eighth diamond of over 100 carats recovered this year, and the seventh in just 2.5 years of commercial mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2017 | 7:04 am

Former Xstrata CEO Mick Davis may become Rio Tinto new chairman

The mining veteran could face competition from internal candidates, including former head of UK gas company Centrica, Sam Laidlaw, who now sits on Rio’s board.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2017 | 3:47 am

Venezuela’s Mining Arch in the spotlight again

New reports highlighting the environmental dangers posed by mineral exploitation at the Mining Arch have emerged, as Venezuelan officials try to convince Alrosa to invest in the project.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 13, 2017 | 11:25 am

Second large diamond in a year unearthed in Sierra Leone

Another huge diamond has been released from the Earth's clutches following an astounding discovery in the West African country earlier this year.

Andrew Topf | November 12, 2017 | 4:32 pm

Alrosa finds three large diamonds at prolific Jubilee pipe

The large rough, gem-quality stones range from 82 to 163 carats.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2017 | 6:14 am

India’s NMDC joins the race for $9bn diamond project

Indian diamonds are known for their quality, particularly those from the ancient Golconda mines, famous for producing a rare kind of extremely clear gem.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2017 | 4:05 pm

Canadian junior miners worth jumps for second year in a row

Aggregate market cap of the top 100 junior mining companies was up 7% to $12.2 billion, a level not seen since 2010, but the group significantly underperformed the Venture Exchange as a whole.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2017 | 10:25 am

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