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…

October 2, 2012

DiamondCorp cancels September gem auction

Africa focussed diamond mine development and exploration company DiamondCorp (LON:DCP) shelved its planned auction for the month of September, due to poor prices during July and August.

October 2, 2012

Wife testifies at diamond dealer’s disappearance inquest

The wife of an Australian businessman, who vanished nine years ago while negotiating a million dollar diamond deal, testified Tuesday about why she didn’t report her husband’s disappearance to police…

October 2, 2012

Scio Diamond to raise shipments on record output

Artificial diamond-maker Scio Diamond Technology (OTC_BB:SCIO) has announced plans to dramatically raise shipments on the back of record production levels.

October 1, 2012

Arctic Star stakes 10,000 ha in Northwest Territories

Arctic Star completes staking 10,000 ha of mineral claims