October 27, 2016

Data contained in diamonds could stay there forever too

Scientists say precious stones could have a more practical, equally long-term use one day.

October 27, 2016

UAE KP Chair visits Russia to discuss strengthening of KPCS Foundations

Bin Sulayem meets with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Minister of Finance to advocate importance of Permanent Secretariat in the United Nations

October 27, 2016

Clarification by CENADEP in regards to Civil Society participation in the November 2016 Kimberley Process Plenary Session in Dubai

Partnership Africa Canada is one of the 11 members of the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition that is boycotting this year’s chair — the UAE.

October 26, 2016

Kimberley Process plenary meeting has critical issues to discuss, says World Federation of Diamond Bourses

The KPCS continues to play a critical role in curbing trade in conflict diamonds, said WFDB President Ernie Blom.

October 26, 2016

Mick Davies’ X2 Resources fails to deliver, frees investors from commitments

Launched three years ago with a $5.6bn war chest, the fund once hailed as leader of a new wave of mining investment changes course.

October 25, 2016

KP Chair flags independent funding of NGOS in the KPCS by year end

KP Chair committed to install fair funding model for NGOs

October 25, 2016

Botswana Diamonds finds octahedron in sample material at Orapa

The company, which began exploring the area in March this year, said that specialists from its joint venture partner Alrosa are reanalyzing 80 tonnes of samples that were sent to…

October 25, 2016

Anglo American soars on positive production report

Shares were up more than 5% after the firm posted higher output across all divisions, except for copper, and said market conditions for its diamond business had improved.

October 25, 2016

Caterpillar axes sales forecast, warns factors depressing orders could linger

While quarterly earnings beat analysts expectations, revenue fell short of estimates and CAT also lowered its full-year guidance.

October 24, 2016

Caterpillar rally hindered by fresh drop in sales

The world’s largest heavy machinery maker has logged a 18% drop in global sales of machinery for the three-month period ended in September.