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Airport heist yields armed robbers $50 million in uncut diamonds

Clockwork precision

Michael Allan McCrae | February 19, 2013 | 3:33 pm

Australian opal mining town on brink of collapse: miners

The local region contains the world's largest deposits of black opals as well as other opal gemstones.

Kerry Hall | February 19, 2013 | 5:46 am

European Union to ease restrictions against Zimbabwe

The United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand also have their own-targeted measures against the African leader and his inner circle.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2013 | 7:34 pm

Homeless man gives back $4,000 diamond ring

It was dropped by accident in his change cup.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2013 | 7:33 pm

De Beers sees diamond market showing signs of recovery, focused on SA mine expansion

World's biggest diamond producer said Friday jewellery demand will experience moderate growth this year, which represents a major shift from the 12% decline in rough diamond prices last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2013 | 5:57 pm

Moody’s issues water warning to miners

Scarcity puts pressure on capex and raises operational risks.

Frik Els | February 14, 2013 | 8:25 pm

Zimbabwe’s ruling party suspends top officials over diamond fraud

Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF party has suspended five senior officials on suspicion of fraud involving $700,000 of diamond proceeds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 6:24 pm

Russia’s Alrosa unearths $1 million diamond

The octahedron-shaped diamond is transparent with a yellow tinge.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 1:00 pm

De Beers diamond mine in Canada hit by new blockade

A group of residents of a remote Canadian reserve in northern Ontario is once again blockading an ice road used to move heavy equipment and supplies to De Beers' Victor diamond mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 4:59 pm

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