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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.
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.
Division of De Beers working on diamond atoms: report
These new type of diamonds could revolutionize key processes in global manufacturing.
Top fashion bloggers choose top 5 diamond engagement rings
In an original approach to social media marketing, De Beers invited five top international bloggers to its stores in London and New York to pick out which it would be their dream engagement ring.
De Beers partners with Rolf Sachs for holiday windows
De Beers Diamond Jewellers commissioned London-based conceptual artist designer Rolf Sachs to create an installation for the holiday windows to be unveiled this week.
De Beers, Peregrine Diamonds joint venture for Chidliak is a go
De Beers has the exclusive right to enter into a joint venture agreement with Peregrine for the Chidliak diamond project located on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada.
De Beers and Peregrine Diamonds to partner up for Chidliak
Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. (TSX: T.PGD) and De Beers Canada are negotiating a partnership deal to operate Canadian Chidliak mine.
Anglo American completes acquisition of De Beers
Anglo American (LON:AAL) has completed its acquisition of a 40% stake in the De Beers Group from the Oppenheimer family, which has had a major ownership stake in the diamond mining, distribution and marketing company for more than 80 years.
De Beers aggregation moves to Botswana ahead of schedule
The migration of worldwide diamond aggregation in Gaborone, Botswana, which began Tuesday, marks the first phase of the relocation of De Beers’ sales activities to Botswana as part of the sales agreement between the company and Botswana.
De Beers' profit down 53%; Venetia expansion still going ahead
Profit for De Beers, the world's number two diamond producer after Russia's Alrosa, is down 53% for the first half of 2012 affected by worries over consumer demand and shortage of financing for cutters and polishers.
July 6, 2012: The day the Oppenheimers said goodbye to De Beers
The Oppenheimer family, controller of giant diamond miner DeBeers since 1927, has officially let go of its 40% stake in the company after South Africa’s Mineral Resources Minister approved the acquisition by Anglo American.
De Beers Canada releases 2011 year in review
De Beers Canada released its 2011 Year in Review, summarizing the company's performance in the areas of operations, finance, sustainability and contributions to Canada and the communities in which we operate. For the first time, it also includes the Snap Lake Socio-Economic Report, which details our commitments specific to the Northwest Territories.
35-carat stone on display in the Tower of London to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Steinmetz Diamond, a diamond brand from the De Beers group, put a 35.60 carat pink-brown diamond on display in the Tower of London on Monday, as part of the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.
De Beers to decide on $2 billion Venetia investment within 2 months
Philippe Mellier, new CEO at the De Beers, says the group is assessing ways to extend the life of the mine near Musina in South Africa's Limpopo province.
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 development: Gahcho Kué partners advance $31.3 million
Joint venture partners Mountain Province Diamonds (49%) of Toronto and De Beers Canada (51%), also based in Toronto, are spending $31.3 million over the next year at their Gahcho Kué diamond project near Kennady Lake in preparation for development.
WDC Honors Oppenheimer
The World Diamond Council has paid a special tribute to De Beers Chairman Nicky Oppenheimer at a gala dinner in Vicenza, Italy.
Mountain Province Diamonds shareholders approve Kennady Diamonds spin-out
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. ("Mountain Province", the "Company") (TSX: MPV) (NYSE-AMEX: MDM) is pleased to announce that its shareholders have voted 99.5% in favour of the proposed spin-out of Kennady Diamonds Inc. ("Kennady Diamonds") at a special meeting of shareholders held yesterday, April 25, 2012.
Harry Winston reports a 19% increase in production at its Diavik mine
Luxury jeweler and watchmaker Harry Winston Diamond Corp said today that production at its Diavik mine in Canada's Northwest Territories was up about 19% in the first quarter on improved grades.
Murray & Roberts Cementation nominated as preferred contractor for proposed Venetia underground project
Murray & Roberts Cementation has been selected by De Beers as the preferred contractor to undertake the development of an underground mining operation at Venetia Diamond Mine. This project is in a feasibility stage and will be considered by the De Beers Board in 2012.
Botswana’s government to trade diamonds
The government of Botswana has established a new diamond trading company that will be responsible for the purchasing, selling and marketing of the state’s portion of Debswana Diamond’s production.
EU Commission gives Anglo American the green light for De Beers takeover
Anglo American (LON:AAL) can officially take over De Beers as the European Commission granted the global miner authorization to proceed with its acquisition of the world's biggest diamond company, announced in November.
De Beers expects dull year for diamonds despite sales increase of 27%
Diamond demand will slow down significantly in 2012 said today De Beers SA, the world’s largest supplier of rough diamonds, due largely to the weak global economy.
De Beers appoints CFO
De Beers today announced the appointment of Gareth Mostyn as the company’s CFO, effective 1 February 2012.
Anglo American shareholders back De Beers deal
Shareholders in Anglo American voted to approve the global miner's $5.1 billion acquisition of an additional 40 percent stake in De Beers, bringing the company closer to sealing control of one of the world's biggest diamond firms.
Appeals Court Upholds De Beers Settlement Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an opinion Tuesday upholding the settlement in the class action litigation against De Beers for allegedly conspiring to monopolize the sale of rough diamonds.
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