December 22, 2011

Mountain Province Diamonds Announces Results of Kennady North Airborne Gravity Survey

Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. ("Mountain Province", the "Company") (TSX: MPV, NYSE-AMEX: MDM) is pleased to announce that analysis of the final results of the Falcon airborne gravity gradiometry (AGG) survey…

December 22, 2011

Large Retailer and More Diamond Companies Achieve RJC Certification

The list of certified Responsible Jewellery Council members keeps growing.

December 22, 2011

Inhorgenta Munich Expands to Meet Rising Demand

A positive sign for the jewelry trade in Europe – demand for exhibition space at the Inhorgenta Munich trade show for jewelry and watches is very high, the organizers reported.

December 22, 2011

Petra Diamonds admitted, with a premium listing, to the Official List of the United Kingdom Listing Authority

Petra Diamonds Limited announces that its shares will today be admitted, with a premium listing, to the Official List of the United Kingdom Listing Authority ("UKLA") and to trading on…

December 22, 2011

Security Council Extends Mandate of Panel of Experts on Liberia Sanctions

The Security Council asked the Panel of Experts monitoring compliance with sanctions imposed on Liberia to "cooperate actively with the Kimberley Process," as it extended its mandate by another 12…

December 22, 2011

Israel industry looks to Mumbai for starting the year

The Israeli diamond industry is starting the year at the IIJS Signature Show in Mumbai, India, the Israel Diamond Institute announced.

December 22, 2011

IDEX Online Rough Report: It Was the Best and Worst of Times

2011 was a rollercoaster year for the rough diamond sector of the industry. IDEX Online Research looks at the prices, drivers and trends, as well offers the full results of…

December 22, 2011

Canada Wants the Country to Trade Its Diamonds

Canada says it is comfortable with Zimbabwe trading in its Marange gems as the move will strengthen the global diamond industry.

December 21, 2011

Petra sells 4.8 carat blue diamond for $1.45mn

The African-focused diamond miner has sold its 4.8 carat blue diamond, produced from South Africa's famous Cullinan mine, for $1.45 million.

December 21, 2011

Diamonds are an investor’s best friend

Diamond prices increased 20 per cent in 2011 on the back of Asian demand.