October 27, 2014

World Diamond Council names Patricia Syvrud as Executive Director

The World Diamond Council (WDC) has named Patricia Syvrud, founder and president of Joia Consulting, LLC, as its first Executive Director, effective October 31, 2014.

October 23, 2014

Rio’s Walsh gets big backing from shareholders, to stay longer as CEO

The move is seen by analysts as an attempt to strengthen the firm’s image.

October 21, 2014

WDMF and Turkish Jewellery Exporters Association sign MoU, launch World Diamond Magazine at Istanbul Jewellery Show

"In practical terms, this means that the WDM's first pilot programme for accredited retail members, i.e. Authorized Diamond Dealers (ADDs) will begin in Turkey, one of the most exciting, and…

October 21, 2014

Diamond found on the Marlin Property in till sampling program

The Marlin Property comprises 23 mineral claims covering an area of approximately 26,000 ha and lies contiguous to the north and west of the Kennady Diamonds project and west of…

October 21, 2014

India diamond merchant boss gives 500 cars, 200 apts to employees

He has also insured 280 employees who have been with the company for more than a decade to the tune of $160,000 each.

October 20, 2014

Russian diamond giant Alrosa Q3 output falls

The miner's total diamond production for the quarter reached 9.7 million carats, slightly down from 9.9 million carats in the same period last year.

October 20, 2014

Mining investment in Kazakhstan to reach $30bn by 2017

The country is fine-tuning details of a new mining law that will make it easier for foreigners to tap the nation’s riches.

October 15, 2014

Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire

The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."

October 15, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: The value of diamonds in real world vs in Minecraft

The value of diamonds seems to have transcended our physical world and taken a privileged place in the universe of Minecraft, an increasingly popular Lego style adventure game.

October 10, 2014

This pink diamond sold for a historic record of $18 million

It has set a world auction record on a per-carat basis for a gem of this colour.