September 9, 2013

Kazakhstan’s mining industry worth almost $30 billion by 2017

The Asian country ranks in the top ten for coal, iron, and gold. It holds vast reserves of copper, it’s a well-known diamonds exporter and holds the 11th largest proven…

September 9, 2013

Rough diamond prices to skyrocket in 2018

Steady diamond demand in the United States, paired with an ever growing appetite from China and India set to cause a major gap in global supply and demand, says report.

September 9, 2013

Argyle mine set to meet changing Chinese demand for diamonds: Rio

Rio has opened its doors to about 100 carefully selected gem enthusiasts in Hong Kong, who will view the 64 diamonds of this year's tender.

September 7, 2013

Televangelist Pat Robertson accused of diverting African aid to diamond mine

Relief plane flew a thousand-pound dredge to suck up diamonds from a river bed.

September 5, 2013

Dominion Diamond won’t ‘sit on the cash,’ says CEO

Diamond miner posts Q2 results showing net loss; says it will expand mine life.

September 5, 2013

Global mining deals down 74% and not much hope for 2014

PwC said the statistics reflected a shift by miners from buyers to sellers.

September 4, 2013

Top miners to spend $244b in the next two years

BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto seem to believe the recovery has began.

September 3, 2013

Quebec’s to-be first diamond mine overcomes major construction hurdle

First vehicle arrives at Renard diamond project via new permanent road.

September 3, 2013

Canadian diamond venture banks its biggest tender yet

Earns $856,000 from South African rocks.

September 3, 2013

Woman loses £300 diamond to a chicken

The dangers of owning fowl.