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De Beers CEO to be guest speaker, at WDC’s 2014 Annual Meeting in Antwerp

Philippe Mellier will address a special all-day session focused on issues associated with the Kimberley Process.

World Diamond Council | October 27, 2014 | 6:25 pm

World Diamond Council names Patricia Syvrud as Executive Director

The World Diamond Council (WDC) has named Patricia Syvrud, founder and president of Joia Consulting, LLC, as its first Executive Director, effective October 31, 2014.

World Diamond Council | October 27, 2014 | 4:59 pm

Rio’s Walsh gets big backing from shareholders, to stay longer as CEO

The move is seen by analysts as an attempt to strengthen the firm’s image.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2014 | 1:45 pm

WDMF and Turkish Jewellery Exporters Association sign MoU, launch World Diamond Magazine at Istanbul Jewellery Show

"In practical terms, this means that the WDM's first pilot programme for accredited retail members, i.e. Authorized Diamond Dealers (ADDs) will begin in Turkey, one of the most exciting, and rapidly growing luxury product consumer markets..

World Diamond Mark | October 21, 2014 | 4:46 pm

India diamond merchant boss gives 500 cars, 200 apts to employees

He has also insured 280 employees who have been with the company for more than a decade to the tune of $160,000 each.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2014 | 11:30 am

Russian diamond giant Alrosa Q3 output falls

The miner's total diamond production for the quarter reached 9.7 million carats, slightly down from 9.9 million carats in the same period last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2014 | 6:37 pm

Mining investment in Kazakhstan to reach $30bn by 2017

The country is fine-tuning details of a new mining law that will make it easier for foreigners to tap the nation’s riches.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2014 | 11:30 am

Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire

The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2014 | 2:32 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: The value of diamonds in real world vs in Minecraft

The value of diamonds seems to have transcended our physical world and taken a privileged place in the universe of Minecraft, an increasingly popular Lego style adventure game.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 15, 2014 | 1:11 pm

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