March 14, 2013

South Africa mining production up thanks to iron ore, diamonds

The news surprised analysts, who had predicted a decline of 4.2%

March 14, 2013

Christie’s to auction off ‘perfect’ diamond

The symmetrical flawless gem weighs 101.73 carats and is likely to set a new world sales record.

March 13, 2013

Fatality on winter road serving Stornoway Diamond

Police have been notified.

March 13, 2013

Angola to open four new diamond mines

Company forecasts production at about 8.3 million carats for 2013.

March 12, 2013

Moscow seizes 26,000 diamonds from airport passenger

Man fails to declare gems worth about $162,000 at customs.

March 12, 2013

Australia calls for inclusion of ‘blood diamonds’ in UN definition

The country suspects diamonds from mines where human rights abuses occur may have been imported for use in jewellery.

March 12, 2013

Zimbabwe’s finance minister demands diamond companies pay up

Diamond sales in 2012 were $800 million with only $45 million coming to the government so far in taxes.

March 11, 2013

Indian girls shine with Rio Tinto Diamonds coaching program

Rio Tinto Diamonds is delighted with the 100 per cent pass rate in recent high school examinations for local children in the communities surrounding its developing Bunder diamond mine in…

March 8, 2013

FUN BREAK: Crystal found in wreckage likely to be legendary ‘Viking sunstone’

The whitish chunk of Icelandic calcite was found at the bottom of the English Channel.

March 8, 2013

Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. announces new scholarship fund

The Diavik Community Scholarship Fund will support tertiary education for students from Canada’s Northwest Territories and West Kitikmeot region of Nunavut.