March 20, 2012 Hasenfeld-Stein launches re-cutting program for recycled diamonds n a bid to help jewelers increase their profits, diamond manufacturer Hasenfeld-Stein recently announced the launch of its diamond re-cutting program. The web-based program enables retail jewelers to send stones…
March 19, 2012 Rockwell restructures BEE deal, acquires new mine TSX- and JSE-listed Rockwell Diamonds on Monday reported the successful completion of “robust” negotiations with black economic-empowerment (BEE) partner Africa Vanguard Resources (AVR) following a restructuring of the deal.
March 18, 2012 Zimbabwe orders mining firms to bank locally: paper Mines Minister Obert Mpofu told the Sunday Mail that cabinet last week had decided to tell mining companies to bring back earnings from their Zimbabwe operations which were deposited in…
March 16, 2012 Lukoil Said to Spend $1 Billion to Open Diamond Mine Next Year OAO Lukoil (LKOH), Russia’s largest non- state oil producer, plans to start a diamond mining project next year after investing about $1 billion in a possible challenge to OAO Alrosa…
March 15, 2012 Firestone Diamonds announces results and management changes Firestone Diamonds plc announced a financing through Mirabaud Securities LLP to raise £14.7 million before expenses as part of the restructuring of the company and further development of its Liqhobong…
March 15, 2012 Harry Winston among companies ‘kicking the tires’ at Ekati Luxury jewellery retailer and miner Harry Winston Diamond Corp. is one of several potential buyers of BHP Billiton's Ekati diamond mine in the Canadian north, according to media reports Wednesday.
March 14, 2012 Petra Diamonds reveals encouraging results at Kukama East project Petra Diamonds has revealed highly encouraging drilling and microdiamond sampling results from the Kukama East project area in central Botswana.
March 14, 2012 Diamond shortfall could shut Zimbabwe government: minister Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti on Wednesday warned the government could shut down, as new diamond sales from the controversial Marange fields are falling far short of expectations.
March 14, 2012 Gem-quality white diamonds created in laboratory A Florida-based company says it has created high-quality, colorless, lab-created diamonds. Diamond industry representatives are debating whether this is a “game changer” in how colorless diamonds are sourced and priced.
March 14, 2012 Anglo dulls prospects as it doubles down on diamonds Anglo American Plc’s $5.1 US billion plan to almost double its diamond business and platinum mines that are missing targets risk killing its allure as a takeover candidate for a…
Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China. December 23, 2025 | 05:39 am
