September 11, 2012 Diavik mine to axe jobs in the eve of open pit closure Massive layoffs are expected before the end of the month at Diavik, in Canada's Northwest Territories, as the diamond mine is set to close its open-pit section.
September 11, 2012 De Beers Jewellers introduces Asian collection De Beers Diamond Jewellers introduced its latest Asian collection in Taipei, drumming up attention with a high profile event that included an award-winning actress and models.
September 11, 2012 Laboratory grown diamonds a ‘conflict-free” way of trading gems Laboratory grown diamonds could be a 'conflict-free' way of trading the precious gem, the Financial Times has reported, with the lab-made rock finding increasing acceptance in the high-end jewellery world.
September 10, 2012 Petra Diamonds selling non-core South African mines London-listed Petra Diamonds shares were on the rise again Monday after the company revealed Friday it had started selling three of its non-core mines.
September 10, 2012 De Beers, Peregrine Diamonds joint venture for Chidliak is a go De Beers has the exclusive right to enter into a joint venture agreement with Peregrine for the Chidliak diamond project located on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada.
September 10, 2012 Low diamond prices forces suspension of Nunavut mine The reason that drove the company to stop looking for diamonds in its high-grade stockpiles last week was the “continuing weak world diamond prices."
September 10, 2012 Could diamonds soon rival precious metals as an investment option? The emergence of diamond hedge funds could see precious gems usurp gold and silver's place in the spot light as safe harbor stores of value.
September 9, 2012 Maharaja’s family demands return of diamond The descendants of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, who was forced to hand over the Koh-i-noor diamond to Queen Victoria, launched a court action Monday for his body…
September 6, 2012 Parti Québécois victory casts doubt with miners Quebec is regarded as one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the world for mining, if not the very best. But is that about to change? The Parti Québécois victory…
September 6, 2012 Organizers extend registration for 35th World Diamond Congress The organizers of the 35th World Diamond Congress (WDC), to be held October 14-17in Mumbai, India, announced they have extended the date for general registration to the event until the…
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