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Mining, oil and gas led Canada’s growth in 2011

Statistics Canada revealed today that the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan led the country in economic growth in 2011, buoyed by the extraction and exploration of their natural resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2012 | 3:59 pm

Historic verdict: Liberian ex-president Charles Taylor guilty of war crimes and fuelling conflict with blood diamonds

Liberian ex-president, Charles Taylor, was convicted today of war crimes for arming Sierra Leone's rebels in return for blood diamonds during the 1991-2002 civil war by a United Nations-backed court.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2012 | 1:11 pm

Beau Sancy stone expected to fetch £2.5 million

One of the world's oldest, rarest, and most coveted diamonds is going up for auction at Sotheby's.

MINING.com Editor | April 25, 2012 | 6:26 am

Lucara’s Botswana mine yields first diamonds

Lucara's Karowe diamond mine in Botswana has yielded its first precious stones.

Andrew Topf | April 24, 2012 | 5:26 am

Peregrine Diamonds discovers third kimberlite

Canadian Peregrine Diamonds has discovered a third kimberlite during its winter drill program in the Lac de Gras region, Canada, one of the most prolific diamond districts in the world since kimberlite was first discovered there in 1991.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2012 | 3:29 am

Pink diamond sold for $15 million sets US record

A rare nine-carat pink diamond ring belonging to philanthropist and heiress, Huguette Clark, sold for $15 million at a Christie's auction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2012 | 4:57 pm

Alleged Ponzi scheme rocks Israeli Diamond Exchange

A trader at the Israeli diamond center has been barred from entering the diamond complex in Ramat Gan after allegedly operating a Ponzi scheme. On Wednesday, a $1.3 million lawsuit was filled against him, claiming a 'sting' operation.

IDEX Online | April 19, 2012 | 10:59 am

De Beers diamond production down 16% in Q1

Diamond production by De Beers decreased to 6.2 million carats in the first quarter. This is a decline of 16 percent year-over-year and 4 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2011.

IDEX Online | April 19, 2012 | 3:53 am

Diamond prices tipped to sparkle

An expert has tipped the price of diamonds to rise by more than 30 per cent over the next two years because of expected consolidation in the industry and increasing investor interest in the sector.

The Australian | April 18, 2012 | 9:45 pm

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