January 3, 2013 Israeli diamantaires recruit cutters and polishers from amongst ultra-Orthodox faithful Diamond cutting profession on the wane in Israel
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
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
