June 9, 2014 This deserted African mining town is almost flooded by sand… and ghosts In the early 1900s, after the discovery of diamonds in the southern Namib desert, German miners flocked to the area, developing this unique town known as Kolmanskop.
June 4, 2014 Lucapa Diamond locks two-year license extensions for its Lulo mine in Angola Lucapa Diamond has got a two-year extension for its Lulo Diamond concession in Angola, granted by said the country's Ministry of Geology and Mines.
June 3, 2014 Stakeholders applaud as first round of SEC conflict minerals reports filed A coalition of NGOs and sustainable and responsible investors has released a list of criteria to assist in evaluating the reports.
June 3, 2014 Most US companies ‘unsure’ of whether they use conflict minerals in their products First reports submitted to the US and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seem vague.
June 3, 2014 Kimberley Diamonds restarts Botswana Lerala mine The Australian miner said it plans to spend $15 million to restart the operation, with work is expected to begin in the first half of 2015.
June 2, 2014 Peak diamonds on the horizon? The fracking boom in North America may have made 'peak oil' somewhat of a dated phrase but could 'peak diamonds' take its place as the new catch phrase for resource…
May 30, 2014 Golconda diamond fails to find buyer at Christie’s auction in Hong Kong It was expected to fetch up to $10 million.
May 29, 2014 De Beers plans for Snap Lake mine challenged by locals The firm wants to change its water licence to double the current chloride limit pumped into nearby lake.
May 27, 2014 World’s leading hub for diamond trade threatened by further Russian sanctions While Russia can always sell its diamonds at other trading centres, Antwerp will likely be left scrambling to find a new source of the coveted gems.
May 26, 2014 Largest Golconda diamond goes under Christie’s hammer in Hong Kong It is expected to fetch up to $10 million.
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