April 16, 2013

This is what a $30 million diamond looks like

The perfect 101.73 carat gem will go to Christie’s auction on May 15.

April 16, 2013

Nunavut’s first diamond mine owners owe Canada $2 million

Shear Diamonds’ executives have been missing since last year.

April 16, 2013

Rockwell Diamonds sells off Klipdam mine in South Africa

The company plans to invest the proceeds in its Niewejaarskraal mine which has been in care and maintenance since 2007.

April 15, 2013

Chasing the carat: How Queen of Diamonds Eira Thomas came full circle

Thomas has returned to her diamond exploration roots to option several projects from Stornoway Diamonds.

April 15, 2013

PHOTOS: Quebec diamonds in the rough

Stornoway Diamonds is developing the province's first kimberlite mine.

April 12, 2013

Rio Tinto appoints Bollywood actress as brand icon for its Nazraana collection

Yaami Gautam made her first appearance as Brand Ambassador for Nazraana at India’s premium jewellery fashion event, India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) in Delhi on April 12.

April 12, 2013

PHOTOS: Colombian miners dig for Muzo emeralds

Workers search for the precious gems in the Minero river and the Real mine.

April 10, 2013

Investment Diamond Exchanges makes diamonds more accessible

Various initiatives underway in the financial services sector and the diamond industry are making investment diamonds more accessible for those seeking to broaden their portfolios.

April 9, 2013

Miners forced to cut costs as commodity prices drop

Analysts say resource sector C-suite should mentor project managers in ‘frugal’ culture.

April 9, 2013

Afghanistan mineral deposits estimated at $1 trillion

US hydrologists and mining engineers are working with Afghans southeast of Kabul to conduct tests.