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%.
December 24, 2012 ALROSA starts stripping works at Botuobinskaya open-pit diamond mine Commercial diamond mining at the Botuobinskaya mine is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2015.
December 24, 2012 The greatest mining flameouts of 2012 The notable flops, failures and flameouts of the year.
December 21, 2012 Southern parvenu seizes control of New York Stock Exchange Metals and energy trader clinches historic deal with NYSE Euronext.
December 19, 2012 Russian Alrosa renews rough supply contract with Rosy Blue The company recently closed another deal worth nearly $60 million with U.S jewellery giant Tiffany.
December 18, 2012 DiamondCorp surges on funding news for South African mine Shares in DiamondCorp (LON:DCP) climbed 13% after the company announced it has put in place what it called “the final piece in the funding jigsaw” for its Lace Mine in…
December 18, 2012 Coroner believes missing man murdered following million dollar diamond scam Suspected killer fled the country with thousands in cash
CME changes margin-setting methodology for precious metals As of January 13, the CME will set margins for gold, silver, platinum and palladium based on a percentage of contract value, it said. January 13, 2026 | 07:27 am