January 1, 2013

Mining industry successfully scuppered Aboriginal land rights in Australia during the 80’s

Concerted campaign by the mining industry in collusion with Western Australia's Burke government thwarted efforts to give Aboriginal communities a greater say and share in resource development

December 31, 2012

Diamond Schmitt leads $33-million trades facility expansion

Okanagan College will be working with one of the nation's most renowned architectural firms after selecting Diamond Schmitt Architects to lead the design of the $33-million Kelowna trades facility expansion.

December 31, 2012

High Court to settle ‘diamond exchange’ trademark row

A trademark row involving the long-established Diamond Exchange of Singapore (DES) and two-year-old Singapore Diamond Exchange (SDX) looks set to be settled in the High Court.

December 31, 2012

Senior official urges Chinese companies to pursue cheap acquisitions in the Eurozone

Financial woes of the West present "rare and historic opportunities" for the Middle Kingdom

December 31, 2012

Sex, drugs, rock’n’roll all get a boost from Aussie mining boom

Australia now a key destination for foreign sex workers, illegal narcotics and touring rock bands

December 28, 2012

Lower diamond exports in 2012

The latest figures from Bank of Botswana reveal that Botswana recorded rough diamond exports of P2, 042.09 million in October

December 28, 2012

Strong performance from mining sector lends an edge to European stocks

STOXX 600 European basic resources index gains1.4% on signs that growth is picking up in China

December 27, 2012

Swarovski unveils palace made out of crystals

Diamond-like crystals manufacturer Swarovski and UK architect Asif Khan have built a “palace” made out of Swarovski luxury gems.

December 27, 2012

Ten scandalous diamond stories from 2012

From 50-million year old fossils in diamond mines to the use of gamma rays to find precious gems

December 24, 2012

ALROSA acquires 51% stake in Nizhne-Lenskoye diamond miner for RUB 3.67 billion

The acquisition boosts ALROSA's total reserves by 3%-4%.