September 4, 2012

Northern Canadian diamond mining stories mixed

Leaders of communities in the Northwest Territories of Canada whose lives have been affected by the arrival of the diamond industry say that the experiences of their constituents have not…

September 4, 2012

Diamond Services to market GemBox RFID in China and India

Diamond Services Ltd., a Hong Kong-based firm that markets advanced technological products to the diamond, gem and jewellery industries, announced it will be marketing GemBox RFID, the most efficient and…

September 4, 2012

The world’s most precious diamond collection on sale

Rio Tinto is taking its collection of the world's most rare and valuable pink, red and blue diamonds to the auction table.

September 4, 2012

Israel diamond industry boosted by lab opening

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) opened its first laboratory in Israel on Monday, giving a boost to the country's diamond industry, one of its largest export earners.

September 4, 2012

Botswana Diamonds regains some sparkle thanks to Orapa

Shares in London-listed Botswana Diamonds jumped nearly 12% after an encouraging exploration update.

September 4, 2012

De Beers Diamond Jewellers opens first Shanghai Store

De Beers Diamond Jewellers has opened its first boutique in Shanghai, increasing the number of outlets in China to four.

September 4, 2012

Giant white diamond found in Angola

Perth's Lonrho Mining (ASX:LOM) has discovered a giant 131.5-carat gem-quality white diamond at its Lulo Concession mine in Angola.

September 4, 2012

Rio slashes staff at Argyle diamond mine

Rio Tinto has announced it will slash staff positions by almost a fifth at its Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.

September 2, 2012

Remote Canadian diamond mines rely for supply on world’s longest ice road

A late March blizzard has finished blowing over much of Canada’s Northwest Territories and retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer Ron Near’s job just got more interesting.

September 2, 2012

Zale losses shrink, expects to return to profitability next year

Zale's revenues increased 7.1% to $1.87 billion in the 2012 fiscal year, the company announced. The improved results were not enough to pull the company into profit, posting a $27…