October 23, 2012

Global gem industry unveils World Diamond Mark initiative

The global diamond industry has announced the establishment of World Diamond Mark, an international non-profit marketing organization funded under the initiative of mid-tier players.

October 22, 2012

Mineral Resource Estimation Course

This November, EduMine will host two short courses in Spokane, USA, prior to NWMA!

October 22, 2012

Rio’s iridescent diamonds draw keen interest from international bidders

Rio Tinto's auction of a fresh set of multi-hued diamonds from its Argyle mine in Australia have elicited strong competition amongst bidders hailing from both Asia and Europe.

October 20, 2012

Miner injured at Alrosa’s mine dies in hospital

The miner who was injured at ALROSA's Mir mine in early October has died in the hospital, a company spokesman said.

October 19, 2012

DiamondCorp raising $1.6 million for Lace mine revamp

African exploration and development firm DiamondCorp PLC (LON:DCP) was full of good news on Friday, as it revealed it is raising $1.6 million from a share placing to help fund…

October 19, 2012

Harry Winston confirms potential buyers’ interest in its luxury division

Canadian Harry Winston Diamond Corp. (TSX:HW, NYSE:HWD) has confirmed it has received "various indications of interest" about the potential purchase of its luxury retail business.

October 18, 2012

Namakwa Diamonds closes tenders

Namakwa Diamonds has closed its recent sale of rough diamonds from the Kao Mine in Lesotho, operated by 62.5% owned subsidiary, Storm Mountain Diamonds.

October 18, 2012

Firestone opens new tender facility at Belgium’s Antwerp World Diamond Centre

Firestone Diamonds (LON:FDI) announced Thursday that it has partnered up with First Element Diamond Services and opened a new tender facility at the Antwerp World Diamond Centre, in Belgium.

October 18, 2012

Diavik Diamond Mines is one of Canada’s top 100 employers

Diavik Diamond Mines Inc., operator of the Diavik open pit mine in Canada's Northwest Territories, has been chosen as one of the country’s Top 100 employers for the second consecutive…

October 18, 2012

IDMA membership elects new president and vice presidents, heaps praise on Indian hosts for organizing a successful, meaningful event

The 35th World Diamond Congress concluded here in Mumbai today, with the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) electing a new board for the upcoming two years.