September 9, 2011

Debut Commences Airborne Geophysical Survey

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 9, 2011) - Debut Diamonds Inc. ("Debut", the Company) is pleased to announce that Tundra Airborne Surveys Ltd. has mobilized to commence a high-sensitivity/high-resolution airborne magnetic…

September 9, 2011

5 Reasons Rio Tinto Looks Attractive

5. Company Description and Investments Rio Tinto is an Australian diversified mining giant engaged in the exploration, development, production and processing of minerals with product groups aluminum, copper, diamonds and…

September 8, 2011

Antwerp rocked by $1 billion diamond tax scandal

Authorities in Belgium are investigating a case that may turn out to be the country's largest ever fraud. De Tijd this week published some of the names from a list…

September 8, 2011

Australian mining industry: objects in the rear view mirror may appear larger than they actually are

Australians believe that the mining industry is much larger than it actually is, according to a study by the Australian Institute. In the study released on Thursday, Australians were asked…

September 7, 2011

Why diamonds may be an investing gem

Can you name a precious commodity that hit record prices this summer? That has long been considered highly valuable for its remarkable beauty alone? In which demand is surging at…

September 7, 2011

Mining deals drop off a cliff in July and August as China retreats to sidelines

The deal-making frenzy in the global mining sector during the first half of the year was followed by a dramatic drop in activity in July and August, according to a…

September 6, 2011

Rockwell to implement highly effective bulk x-ray technology diamond recovery at Saxendrift

VANCOUVER, Sept. 6, 2011 /CNW/ - Rockwell Diamonds Inc. ("Rockwell" or the "Company") (TSX: RDI) (JSE: RDI) (OTCBB: RDIAF) announces that its board of directors has approved the capital investment…

September 6, 2011

Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair to be Held in January 2012

RAPAPORT... The Antwerp Diamond Bourse, the Diamantclub of Antwerp and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) announced the dates for their third edition of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair. This…

September 4, 2011

DRC wants to become diamond hub, says diplomat

The DRC's Ambassador to Belgium says the country wants to ramp up diamond production and become a "continental hub" for the precious stones. In an interview with Rapaport Magazine, Henry…

September 3, 2011

Commodities rocked as US economy creates zero jobs

Commodity markets were hit this week by shock news that the United States created no jobs in August, sparking speculation that the world's biggest economy could be heading for a…