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De Beers to make largest investment in diamond marketing since 2008

Diamond giant will spend more than US$140 million in marketing this year.

De Beers | August 30, 2017 | 1:00 am

Rio Tinto unveils its largest red diamond at Australian debut

Rio Tinto today unveiled the largest Fancy Red diamond in the history of its Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender during its Australian preview.

Rio Tinto | August 29, 2017 | 11:17 am

India launches world’s first diamond futures exchange

The Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX) will start trading in 1 carat/100 cent contracts, to later add 50 cent and 30 cent contracts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2017 | 7:07 am

Brazil to let mining happen in Amazon area the size of Switzerland

The region, preserved as a national reserve for more than three decades, is thought to be rich in gold, iron ore, copper and other minerals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2017 | 5:20 am

Scientists figure out how to make it rain diamonds

It's the first time the event has been reproduced in a lab environment similar to the one within Neptune and Uranus.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 22, 2017 | 8:56 am

Changes to Brazil mining law to bring mostly higher taxes, costs — experts

Experts and mining companies fear some of the modifications that go in effect in November, will result in hefty taxes, higher research costs and decrease interest from foreign investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2017 | 7:38 am

Gem Diamonds mulls sale of halted Botswana mine as half-year revenue falls

The miner said it remains cautious about the state of the global market for both rough and polished diamonds, noting that financing challenges persist.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 17, 2017 | 4:56 am