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Lucara Diamond readies for $195 million expansion of Karowe mine

Results of a preliminary economic assessment have revealed the potential for the development of an underground mine at the company's mine in Botswana.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2017 | 4:17 am

De Beers’ Victor mine closing doors in 2019

Firm has determined it's not economically viable to extend the life of the diamond mine, which can only be accessed by air year round, or by a winter road for five or six weeks in January and February.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2017 | 5:48 am

Solid demand for large stones boosts Gem Diamonds sales

The company has found six diamonds larger than 100 carats in the first nine months of the year, compared with just four throughout 2016.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2017 | 8:42 am

Former Gemfields exc.-led firm grabs Coscuez emerald mine in Colombia

Fura Gems aims to resume production at the mine within six months of the deal closure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2017 | 4:44 am

The best diamonds in the world are buried at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean

The best diamonds in the world come from the sea.

Quartz | October 29, 2017 | 3:53 pm

Northern Miner’s Progressive Mine Forum Livestream

Live round table discussions complemented by real-time interaction with the audience via social media, as well as commentary from industry leaders.

Northern Miner - PREMIUM CONTENT | October 23, 2017 | 10:03 am

Petra Diamonds revenue takes hit from Tanzania crackdown

Petra Diamonds Ltd's first quarter revenue fell by 17 percent after Tanzanian government last month seized consignment of diamonds from its Williamson mine.

Reuters | October 23, 2017 | 9:13 am

Alrosa has just unearthed another large yellow diamond, hits annual record of massive findings

With the newly unearthed 34.17-carat diamond, Alrosa has hit an annual record in the number of large fancy-coloured stones found at its operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2017 | 3:13 am

Proceeds from massive diamond found by pastor to go to Sierra Leone’s poorest

Over 50% of the proceeds will be used to fund clean water, electricity, school, medical facilities, bridges and roads, none of which are currently available in the village of Koryardu, where the diamond was found.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2017 | 11:16 am

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