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Botswana Diamonds gleeful over latest exploration results

The Diamond exploration company sees its future shining bright after discovering high concentrations of minerals that could imply the presence of rough diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2012 | 12:00 pm

Global gem industry unveils World Diamond Mark initiative

The global diamond industry has announced the establishment of World Diamond Mark, an international non-profit marketing organization funded under the initiative of mid-tier players.

Marc Howe | October 23, 2012 | 3:18 am

Rio’s iridescent diamonds draw keen interest from international bidders

Rio Tinto's auction of a fresh set of multi-hued diamonds from its Argyle mine in Australia have elicited strong competition amongst bidders hailing from both Asia and Europe.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 5:24 am

DiamondCorp raising $1.6 million for Lace mine revamp

African exploration and development firm DiamondCorp PLC (LON:DCP) was full of good news on Friday, as it revealed it is raising $1.6 million from a share placing to help fund the expansion of its Lace mine in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2012 | 2:05 pm

Harry Winston confirms potential buyers’ interest in its luxury division

Canadian Harry Winston Diamond Corp. (TSX:HW, NYSE:HWD) has confirmed it has received "various indications of interest" about the potential purchase of its luxury retail business.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2012 | 10:34 am

Firestone opens new tender facility at Belgium’s Antwerp World Diamond Centre

Firestone Diamonds (LON:FDI) announced Thursday that it has partnered up with First Element Diamond Services and opened a new tender facility at the Antwerp World Diamond Centre, in Belgium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2012 | 1:27 pm

Diavik Diamond Mines is one of Canada’s top 100 employers

Diavik Diamond Mines Inc., operator of the Diavik open pit mine in Canada's Northwest Territories, has been chosen as one of the country’s Top 100 employers for the second consecutive year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2012 | 12:38 pm

Oil and coal save BHP’s September quarter results

BHP Billiton (ASX,LON,NYSE:BHP), the world’s biggest miner by market value, posted Wednesday a weaker than expected September quarter from its West Australian iron ore mines as the company’s work on expansion plans affected production figures.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2012 | 11:00 am

Harry Winston lowers Diavik diamond mine production target

Harry Winston Diamond Corp. (TSX:HW, NYSE:HWD) reduced Tuesday its 2012 production target for the Diavik mine to 7.4 million carats as the operation shifts its efforts to concentrate on processing higher-valued diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2012 | 1:39 pm

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