March 16, 2015

World’s biggest diamond producers and trade leaders to shine in Dubai

Executives from De Beers Group, Alrosa and Endiama to reveal how the New Silk Route from China across Africa to Dubai has transformed the global diamond trade.

March 16, 2015

Liz Taylor’s ‘Taj Mahal’ diamond sparks Christie’s auction house dispute

Elizabeth Taylor's heart-shaped diamond known as the "Taj Mahal" is at the center of a legal squabble between the trustees of the glamorous actress' estate and Christie's auction house.

March 16, 2015

This ‘perfect’ diamond could fetch up to $25 million in NYC next month

The gem, discovered a decade ago at one of De Beers mines in South Africa, is one of just five diamonds over 100 carats and of comparable quality to have…

March 15, 2015

Brussels airport diamond heist: police launch fresh raids

Belgian authorities are hoping they have made a major breakthrough in solving a heist of diamonds and gems worth some 40 million euros ($42 million) at Brussels' international airport two…

March 10, 2015

When junior markets turn most negative in 35 years, guess where financier Carlo Civelli puts his money?

In this interview with The Mining Report, he shares his secret for finding companies that can create value despite challenging market conditions, and he reveals where he is putting his…

March 9, 2015

Rio Tinto to axe hundreds of jobs as part of drastic restructuring

The company recently announced its intention to merge the copper and coal divisions, reducing Rio's businesses to just four main groups.

March 3, 2015

This pink diamond gold coin is set to make history

The Perth Mint released just 500 units.

March 3, 2015

Tourist charged over Argyle pink diamond theft in Cairns to learn fate

A British tourist charged over the theft of a rare pink diamond in Cairns will learn his fate next month.

March 3, 2015

De Beers diamond project adds sparkle to mining

Last week, the firm announced operating profits had increased 36% to $1.4 billion.

March 3, 2015

Diamond thief gets 15 years in Paris heist

A French court meted out a prison sentence of 15 years on Friday to a convicted drug trafficker considered the ringleader of a spectacular $100 million diamond heist at a…