August 18, 2011

Kazakhstan looking increasingly attractive to international businesses, investors says GCM Worldwide

Kazakhstan, strategically placed between China and Russia, has a wealth of mineral riches which it is eager to profit from. While Kazakhstan is probably best known for its oil, changes…

August 18, 2011

Kidnappers release Brazilian diamond dealer without ransom

Brazilian businessman who was kidnapped early yesterday morning was rescued by an off-duty police rank at Hararuni, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, after his abductors released him.

August 17, 2011

Namibia abandons draconian mine tax plans

A day after news of an onerous new mining royalty and taxation regime in Peru, Namibia, the world’s biggest miner of offshore diamonds and a top four uranium producer, drops…

August 17, 2011

DTC Sight Dates 2012

The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) announced the dates of next year's Sights.

August 17, 2011

LKI Appoints David Wessel Director of Jewelry

David Wessel is Lazare Kaplan International's new Director of Jewelry, the company announced Tuesday.

August 16, 2011

Stellar is granted an exploration authorization for the Namarana area covering 132 km(2) in Mali, West Africa

Stellar Pacific Ventures announced that it was awarded by the Ministry of Mines of the Republic of Mali, an exploration authorization for the Namarana area which covers over 132 km2.…

August 16, 2011

Petra Diamonds – Finsch acquisition update

Petra Diamonds is pleased to announce that Ministerial consent in terms of Section 11 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (“MPRDA”) has been granted for the cession…

August 15, 2011

Southern Africa: A diamond mine for hotel investors?

Africa’s future is bright. Africa is moving decisively out of recession, and looks set to renew its pre-recession average growth rate of six per cent (African Economic Outlook 2010 and…

August 15, 2011

Mining industry gives Saara tax ultimatum

Saara Kuugongelwa- Amadhila THE mining industry has given Finance Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila until Wednesday to reconsider her intended tax reforms before they alert investors worldwide to “the most devastating elements”…

August 15, 2011

Israel’s Polished Diamond Exports $714 Million in July

Israel’s net polished diamond exports in July totaled $713.8 million, rising 39.4 percent compared to June and by 57.4 percent year-over-year, based on Central Bureau of Statistics figures.