July 16, 2013

Anglo’s Namdeb to raise Namibian mine’s diamond output by 32%

Plans to extend mining there beyond 2015.

July 16, 2013

CHARTS: What life remained in junior mining the gold price drop choked off

The best indicator of the health of the global exploration sector has fallen to a record low.

July 16, 2013

Canadian miner on track to developing Quebec’s first diamond mine

Stornoway Diamonds now holds all major permits.

July 16, 2013

Firestone Diamonds raises $6M for Liqhobong development

Funds will be used for working capital, further development and debt repayment

July 13, 2013

Rio Tinto’s Kestrel Mine Extension starts production

A US$2 billion dollar project.

July 12, 2013

Diamonds and gold record big production drop in South Africa

Gold was off 14.6% and diamonds were down 19.7%

July 9, 2013

Kentucky man digs up 2.95-carat diamond in Arkansas

Largest diamond found in the Crater of Diamonds State Park so far this year.

July 9, 2013

Rockwell’s revenue up 31% despite lower diamond sales

Rockwell Diamonds (RDI-T) has seen some improvements in its first quarter of fiscal 2014 after refocusing on its Middle Orange River diamond projects.

July 9, 2013

Don Coxe: Hoarding may begin to develop again in commodities

We may begin to see hoarding develop in select commodities, similar to 2008-2009, against a backdrop of capitalism “laying in its death bed”—a result of on-going monetary stimulus.

July 5, 2013

Pay raise prevents De Beers strike

Strike called off.