November 26, 2012

Seven familiar names shortlisted to head Anglo

Well-known executives headhunted from major mining companies such as BHP Billiton, AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick Gold and Xstrata have made the cut to become Anglo American’s new CEO.

November 24, 2012

Zimbabwe: Civic groups refuse diamond money offer

Civic activists say they will not accept the Zimbabwe mining minister’s offer of funds because it would hamper their efforts to make government accountable for its diamond revenues.

November 24, 2012

Nunavut to make Canada a diamond powerhouse

Mining has become the main contributor to Canada’s Nunavut Gross domestic product (GDP), eclipsing even the government. From all the territory's riches, experts believe that diamonds will play the biggest…

November 22, 2012

Stornoway Diamond receives award for social responsibility

Canadian junior Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX-SWY) announced Thursday it has received an award for the “high level of environmental and social responsibility” shown in the advancement of the Renard Diamond…

November 21, 2012

A no-brainer? Davis takes Carroll’s job at Anglo

"I have not yet decided what my future plans will be but certainly retirement will not be part of them."

November 20, 2012

Mining CFOs more pessimistic than the rest of Canada’s financial officers

A lot gloomier than any other Canadian chief financial officer (CFO) are those executives working for mining companies, reveals industry-specific data published Tuesday by GE Capital as part of its…

November 20, 2012

Tiffany lends Diamcor $4 million to expand diamond project in South Africa

Canadian diamond supplier Diamcor Mining Inc. (TSX-V.DMI) has secured an additional $4 million loan from its long-term strategic alliance partner Tiffany & Co., to expand the Krone-Endora diamond project in…

November 20, 2012

Legendary diamond could give float some sparkle

Australian diamond explorer going by the name of GeoCrystal is applying to the ASX based on a legendary diamond and a bunch of facts.

November 20, 2012

Conflict diamond new definition not likely to see the light this year

The official definition of conflict diamond, as outlined by the Kimberley Process (KP), isn’t likely to change at the next week’s industry plenary in Washington D.C., says the head of…

November 20, 2012

India’s exports of polished diamonds dive

Net polished exports plunge as net rough imports surge