January 8, 2013

Rough times for diamond explorers and miners in Canada

Despite excitement over recent blue diamond discovery, the gem sector’s lacklustre returns have dampened investor interest in British Columbia.

January 8, 2013

Meet Anglo’s new CEO: Mark Cutifani

He'll remain as chief executive of AngloGold Ashanti until the end of March.

January 8, 2013

‘Exceptionally rare’ blue diamonds mined in Botswana

Total number of blue diamonds recovered in the past few months is four

January 7, 2013

Australian thieves tunnel into wrong building, get chicken nuggets instead of jewels

Robbers hit fast food restaurant instead of adjacent jewellery store

January 7, 2013

Cutifani lined up for top job at Anglo

Two sources familiar with the situation said Cutifani will replace Carroll.

January 7, 2013

New dating tip: wear this $250,000 gold shirt

Wealthy 32-year-old Indian man expects to dazzled the ladies.

January 4, 2013

Australians want to put the brakes on foreign ownership of mining interests

New survey reveals significant anti-foreign sentiment

January 3, 2013

Israeli diamantaires recruit cutters and polishers from amongst ultra-Orthodox faithful

Diamond cutting profession on the wane in Israel

January 1, 2013

Mining industry successfully scuppered Aboriginal land rights in Australia during the 80’s

Concerted campaign by the mining industry in collusion with Western Australia's Burke government thwarted efforts to give Aboriginal communities a greater say and share in resource development

December 31, 2012

Diamond Schmitt leads $33-million trades facility expansion

Okanagan College will be working with one of the nation's most renowned architectural firms after selecting Diamond Schmitt Architects to lead the design of the $33-million Kelowna trades facility expansion.