November 3, 2015 Christie’s expects $28 million for this pink diamond The stone is the largest cushion-shaped Fancy Vivid Pink diamond ever to go on sale at an auction.
November 2, 2015 DMCC hosts 2nd Middle East Gems & Jewellery Forum 2015 in Dubai Over 35 industry leaders and over 150 delegates in attendance at the MEGJF including Damas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Dhamani and Fabergé
November 2, 2015 Needs of communities near mines in poor countries must prevail in the mining lifecycle, says Global Policy Forum The importance of going beyond environmental considerations when planning the lifecycle of mines to include socioeconomic considerations was a key topic discussed at the last UNCTAD meeting.
October 30, 2015 This interactive timeline will teach you all about diamond mining It all began about 900 million years ago.
October 30, 2015 Why tunnel boring machines are named after women Because the patron saint of mining is a woman.
October 29, 2015 Myanmar’s $31bn ‘secretive’ jade industry keeps fuelling rights abuses Most of the profit goes to powerful military and ex-junta figures instead of the state coffers, a report reveals.
October 29, 2015 Mining industry value drops below one trillion dollars In 2011, during the peak of the so-called “mining boom”, the sector was worth nearly US$2.5 trillion.
October 28, 2015 Canada’s First Nations, mining companies benefited from modern treaties — report Modern treaties have drove First Nation communities’ real income up by about 17%, benefiting several industries, especially the extractive sector, a new study shows.
October 27, 2015 Mahesh Khemlani officially assumes office as President of Panama Diamond Exchange Mahesh C. Khemlani has been installed as the new President of the Panama Diamond Exchange in an inauguration ceremony conducted yesterday morning on the PDE trading floor.
October 27, 2015 Canada’s once-booming Arctic diamond sector loses luster A decline in diamond prices is dulling the appeal of Canada's Arctic diamond industry, with the resulting drop in exploration hurting the region's long-term prospects.
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