October 10, 2014

Rockwell signs $7.2m BEE deal, mulls growth

Rockwell Diamonds replaced a lapsed empowerment deal and said it may yield asset growth whilst plans were also afoot to double the firm's mining rate.

October 8, 2014

Cutifani says tough decisions needed to restore credibility

Anglo's chief warned the company plans to take severe measures over the next two years.

October 6, 2014

Russian diamond giant Alrosa begins mining at Karpinskogo

The kimberlite pipe is located at the Lomonosov deposit in northern Russia.

October 1, 2014

Alrosa diamonds sales reach $3 million in less than 10 days

At the 2014 Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Fair.

September 30, 2014

IIa Technologies Makes Breakthrough Discovery for Single Crystal Diamond Plates

Attested by major research institutes, IIa’s diamond plates are ideal for sophisticated medical and technological applications

September 29, 2014

Argyle pink diamond ring worth $577k stolen in Australia

Each of the diamonds in the ring is laser inscribed with a serial number.

September 29, 2014

This man stole a diamond worth $160,000 and traded it for bag of pot

The diamond was soon recovered and returned to its owner.

September 28, 2014

NWT doles out exploration grants as diamond activity heats up

Northwest Territories, the northern Canadian region known for diamond mining, is giving a leg up to exploration companies through an incentive program it first rolled out in June.

September 24, 2014

Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth…

September 24, 2014

Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration

Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.