October 17, 2011

Lucara Diamond says AK6 in Botswana now 84% built, Lesotho project nearing pre-feasibility

Lucara Diamond Corp. ("Lucara" or the "Company") (TSX:LUC)(BOTSWANA:LUC) is pleased to provide the following update on the development of its AK6 diamond mine in Botwsana which is rapidly nearing completion…

October 17, 2011

Stellar Diamonds Final Results For The Year Ended 30 June 2011

Stellar Diamonds plc, the London listed (AIM: STEL) diamond mining and exploration company focused on West Africa, announces its audited results for the year ended 30 June 2011.

October 17, 2011

Zimbabwe’s PM critical of local ownership rules for mining companies

Speaking at an agricultural conference in Johannesburg on Monday, Zimbabwe's PM Morgan Tsvangirai described the country's controversial law requiring foreign mining companies to be majority-owned by local blacks as too…

October 16, 2011

Rio Tinto Q3 production slowly recovering

Rio Tinto’s third quartet diamond production increased 29 percent compared to production in the second quarter of 2011, however remains flat year-over-year.

October 16, 2011

Diamond Bourse of Canada seeks to deepen diamond trading with China

In a drive to improve diamond trade relations with China, the Diamond Bourse of Canada is opening a liaison office within the Shanghai Diamond Exchange facility.

October 15, 2011

Harry Winston bumps production at Diavik by 3%

Harry Winston Diamond shares fell 11 cents on Friday despite a successful Q3 production report. The company (TSX:HW, NYSE:HWD) said it processed 3% more ore at its 40%-owned Diavik Diamond…

October 12, 2011

World s Leading Synthetic Diamond Innovator and Producer establishes Venture Group Capital Fund to Expand Portfolio

“Synthetic diamond’s extreme properties enhance performance in new technology applications to levels not otherwise possible,” said Susie Wheeler, Managing Director, Element Six Ventures Group. “Locating the Ventures’ office in Silicon…

October 12, 2011

IDEX Online Research: Good News for Jewelers, Wealthiest Americans Maintain Income Levels

The Great Recession did not eat into wealthy families’ income levels as much as feared, based on data just released from the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2010, 20.5 percent of…

October 12, 2011

Rockwell Diamonds Completes Tirisano acquisition

Diamond miner Rockwell Diamonds completed the acquisition of the Tirisano mine project, the company announced Tuesday.

October 12, 2011

Mortensen, Batson to be Honored by JFC

Jewelers for Children will honor Pamela S. Mortensen, Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Fine Jewelry, Fashion Jewelry and Watches at JCPenney and Ruth Batson, Executive Director and…