May 20, 2013

Ghana creates new task force to fight illegal mining

Government vows to pursue both foreigners and locals involved with bad practices in gold and diamond extraction.

May 19, 2013

Why diamond investing is the new ‘golden opportunity’

For the first time in history, diamond prices are no longer manipulated and are now a product of true market forces.

May 17, 2013

Coloured gem market mysterious and poorly understood

VIDEO: The precious coloured stones are just as valuable as diamonds.

May 17, 2013

No money in mining? Go where the money is

“I prefer moving from cycle to cycle. Money flows are really the key thing, and a bull market is clearly coming in technology.”

May 17, 2013

Rio Tinto sets a new record for rare red diamonds from its Argyle Diamond Mine

The Argyle Diamond Mine produces more than 90 per cent of the world's pink diamonds.

May 15, 2013

‘Perfect’ diamond sells for $26.7m at auction

The flawless 101.73 carat gem set a new world price record.

May 14, 2013

Gemstone miner Richland Resources’ results affected by illegal mining

Unregulated miners in Tanzania are hurting operations and the extraction of high quality tanzanite gems.

May 14, 2013

Lucara Diamond Corp. first quarter results

Company continues growth trend from last year.

May 14, 2013

Diamond mining in Africa

With 1.9 billion carats produced, the continent has mined about $158 billion worth of the gems.

May 13, 2013

Dominion Diamond boosts 2013 production guidance

Company also forecast $730 million in sales for the 2014 fiscal year.