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China slowdown watch: Graff Diamonds pulls IPO

Graff Diamonds only received half the expected orders. Its announcement comes just one week after China Nonferrous Mining Corp pulled the planned listing of its Zambian copper assets in Hong Kong.

Frik Els | May 30, 2012 | 9:22 pm

Increasing demand from China could see diamonds sparkle, says Merrill Lynch

An increase in demand from Chinese consumers could make diamonds an attractive proposition for investors, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Proactive Investors.co.uk | May 30, 2012 | 1:27 pm

De Beers releases 2011 report to society

De Beers released the 2011 Report to Society, in which Chairman Nicky Oppenheimer, summarized the efforts of the diamond company and its contributions towards the cause of beneficiation.

Diamond World | May 29, 2012 | 6:33 pm

Botswana Diamonds awarded new exploration licence

Botswana Diamonds has been awarded an additional 262.6 square kilometre prospecting license for the precious gems in the Africa country for an initial period of three years, after which it can be renewed for two additional periods of two years each.

Botswana Diamonds plc | May 29, 2012 | 12:09 pm

Losing sparkle: Report says Ekati buyer drops bid

It raises questions about demand for such assets, just as peer Rio Tinto starts work on a potential sale of its diamond division.

Frik Els | May 27, 2012 | 11:27 pm

Big miners playing game of chicken as marginal producers sink below break-even

Smaller miners are waiting for production cutbacks by the market leaders to prop up prices the way Saudi-Arabia comes to the rescue of oil producing nations whenever the crude price begins to flag.

Frik Els | May 27, 2012 | 10:53 pm

Bodies of 10 illegal diamond miners recovered in South Africa

The bodies of 10 illegal miners were pulled from a collapsed tunnel at a disused diamond mine in South Africa's Northern Cape province De Beers announced late on Saturday.

MINING.com Editor | May 27, 2012 | 5:59 pm

Lazare Kaplan lauches social initiative to encourage education in Africa

US-based diamond manufacturing and distribution company Lazare Kaplan International Inc. (LKI) has launched a new social initiative, The Lazare Ongoma Initiative (LOI), which aims involve retailers in supporting education in African countries, such as Namibia.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 25, 2012 | 5:39 pm

Rio Tinto confirms strong potential for diamond jewellery demand in China

An increasing demand for diamond jewellery coming from China could help precious stone producers to boost sales in the following months, hinted diversified miner Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) in a release summarizing key insights from a market research.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2012 | 10:58 am

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