February 26, 2013

Diamonds dominate Academy Awards fashion

Celebrities glam it up with precious gems for the Oscars.

February 25, 2013

Close to $1 billion of diamonds for sale at US International Diamond Week

First-ever US/International Diamond Week takes place next month on the trading floor of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE).

February 25, 2013

De Beers protesters abandon blockade in Canada

VIDEO: Ontario Provincial Police expected to monitor the area near Attawapiskat.

February 22, 2013

The great mining CEO purge

Or how I learned to stop worrying and love austerity.

February 21, 2013

Diamonds fog Zimbabwe reforms: NGO

Global Witness said there are gaps in European Union sanctions on Zimbabwe that may allow diamond revenue to continue funding the military.

February 20, 2013

Rio Tinto diamonds hit the red carpet

The company will showcase its Argyle Diamond Jewellery Collection at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony this Sunday.

February 19, 2013

Airport heist yields armed robbers $50 million in uncut diamonds

Clockwork precision

February 19, 2013

Australian opal mining town on brink of collapse: miners

The local region contains the world's largest deposits of black opals as well as other opal gemstones.

February 17, 2013

European Union to ease restrictions against Zimbabwe

The United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand also have their own-targeted measures against the African leader and his inner circle.

February 16, 2013

Homeless man gives back $4,000 diamond ring

It was dropped by accident in his change cup.