February 9, 2012 BHP boss hints at complete exit from diamonds BHP Billiton may shelve diamond mining for at least two decades to concentrate on larger aspects of its business, CEO Marius Kloppers said today.
February 9, 2012 Nova Mining Corp launches new website about its diamond mine Nova Mining Corp. (OTCQB:NVMN) announced it has launched a new website following progress at its diamond mine.
February 7, 2012 1.5 million carats on the block at Zimbabwe diamond auction Up to 1.5 million carats worth of diamonds are being auctioned this week by companies allowed to mine the controversial Marange diamond fields in Zimbabwe.
February 6, 2012 Zimbabwe mining fees up 5,000 per cent The Zimbabwe Government has raised mining and licence fees by between 500 and 5,000 per cent, according to state-controlled local media the Sunday Mail.
February 5, 2012 South Africa is looking at mining super-tax, ‘targeted intervention’ in platinum sector South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, appears to be moving away from nationalization of the mining industry to reassure foreign investors but is considering new taxes and "targeted…
February 4, 2012 Plan Nord: Quebec’s First Diamond Mine “Getting Their Ducks In A Row” In 2012 Stornoway Diamond Corp. (TSX:SWY) will make it a priority during 2012 to obtain all the permitting and financing needed to get its northern Quebec Renard Project in construction by mid-2013,…
February 2, 2012 Finsch to help Petra double output in 2012 With production up by 64% to 935 553 ct for the six months ended December 31, LSE-listed Petra Diamonds on Wednesday said it was on track to achieve two-million carats…
February 2, 2012 Peregrine Completes Chidliak Purchase and Announces Senior Management Appointment Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. ("Peregrine" or "the Company") (TSX:PGD) is pleased to report that it has completed the purchase of BHP Billiton's 51 percent participating interest in the 8,580 square kilometre…
February 2, 2012 Rough diamond prices have stabilized Rough diamond prices have now stabilised after falling from the highs reached in June, according to the newly-published Petra Diamonds interim trading update.
February 2, 2012 Ex-Minn. diamond seller admits dealing in pot A former diamond seller in southeastern Minnesota has admitted to dealing millions of dollars of high-grade marijuana and stolen gems.
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