October 29, 2013

Zimbabwe gov pursuing bond to finance mining

"As long as we still have prohibitive policies, then the prospects of the bond will not be so good."

October 28, 2013

Russia fetches $1.3bn in Alrosa’s shares sale

The firm could become one of very few pure listed diamond miners.

October 25, 2013

Dominion Diamond applies for Ekati mine extension permit

It would extend the life of the mine by 10 to 20 years.

October 25, 2013

Rio sells stake in Clermont coal to Glencore for $1bn

The mining giant is selling its 50.1% stake in Clermont coal mine to a company jointly owned by Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo Corporation.

October 24, 2013

Angola’s diamond industry to regain record production levels —report

The country is also known for its significant gold and oil reserves.

October 23, 2013

Diamond values increase at Firestone mine in Lesotho

Company released results of independent analysis conducted over the past 22 months at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho.

October 22, 2013

Federal government approves Gahcho Kue

Minister's approval comes on recommendation from aboriginal review board.

October 22, 2013

Jupiter forecast: cloudy with chance of diamonds

Together with Saturn, these planets may be massive diamond mines say researchers.

October 22, 2013

Teen finds 3.85-carat teardrop-shaped diamond at Arkansas park

The girl named the rock "God's Jewel," which is the 396th precious rocks found so far this year at the park.

October 22, 2013

DMCC and Responsible Jewellery Council Announce Cross-Recognition of their Responsible Sourcing Audit Programmes

Refiners will be able to save costs and reduce audit fatigue.