October 9, 2012 Gamma rays used to find diamonds The University of Johannesburg has successful obtained a patent for a new device which is capable of identifying rocks that contain diamonds.
October 9, 2012 Indians switch to diamonds from gold De Beers says the sub-continent has become the storied diamond firm's fastest-growing market as affluent Indians eschew gold in favor of precious gems.
October 5, 2012 Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.: Mariposa exploration program, results pending and management change Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. reports today that at the Mariposa gold property, located within the Yukon's White Gold District, the 2012 exploration field work came to a close in early…
October 4, 2012 Argyle’s sparkle lights up Rio Tinto’s newest collection of rough diamonds Miner giant Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) launched Thursday its “Specials” tender, which showcases the finest large rough diamonds from a year’s production from its three operating diamond mines.
October 4, 2012 Rio Tinto to install world’s largest underground automated mining system Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) has plans in motion to install the world's largest underground automated mining system at its Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.
October 4, 2012 Anglo American CEO appointed chairperson of De Beers The CEO of diversified mining giant Anglo American (LSE:AAL) Cynthia Carroll has been appointed chairman of venerable diamond miner De Beers.
October 3, 2012 NoCo Gold & Diamond debuts new video on where to sell diamonds NoCo Gold & Diamond presents a new video tutorial on the sale of precious gems
October 2, 2012 The “boom” might be over but Kiwis still flock to Australia A record number of skilled New Zealanders involved in trade are leaving their country to take up higher paying jobs in Australia.
October 2, 2012 Swaziland consults with Botswana on diamond laws Botswana has been hailed for its instrumental role in the resuscitation of diamond mining in Swaziland through provision of support for the enactment of key legislation and benchmarking.
October 2, 2012 Richland revenues down due to illegal tanzanite mining Gemstone producer and developer, Richland Resources (formerly TanzaniteOne) said its revenues for the first half of the year 2012 fell 19 percent to $8.4 million compared to $10.4 million in…
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
