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.

August 14, 2011

Underground emerald miners in Pakistan face peril

Al Jazeera profiles the dangerous mining work in the Mingora emerald mines in Pakistan. "We work in the jaws of death, but we are poor and don't have a choice.…

August 14, 2011

Stellar Diamonds prepares for maiden resource estimates and scoping studies at two flagship projects

Stellar Diamonds (LON:STEL) has hired a mining consultant in preparation for maiden resource estimates at its two flagship projects, it said today.

August 14, 2011

Belgian Diamond Industry Joins Fight Against Famine in the Horn of Africa

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) is joining the battle against famine in the Horn of Africa and other humanitarian disasters by supporting the Belgian Consortium for Emergency Relief, 1212.

August 12, 2011

Field assessment of nickel targets on Diamonds North’s Amaruk property

Diamonds North Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:DDN) reports that Minerals and Metals Group (MMG) has informed the Company that they have mobilized a field crew to conduct lake-bottom sediment sampling to…

August 12, 2011

Kazakhstan could offer investors mining riches

Think of Kazakhstan and thoughts might immediately turn to Borat.

August 12, 2011

RDI: RDI – Rockwell Diamonds Inc – Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial

RDI - Rockwell Diamonds Inc - Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the 3 months ended 31 May 2011 Rockwell Diamonds Inc. (A company incorporated in accordance with the laws…

August 11, 2011

BBC: torture in Marange Diamond Fields

Stephane Chardon, the Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme's (KPCS) powerful Working Group on Monitoring (WGM), convened an emergency teleconference this week a day after the airing of BBC's…

August 11, 2011

Rio Tinto Diamonds Going for Design

Rio Tinto Diamonds is launching a design competition. The competition is aimed at inspiring creativity and innovation across four categories of diamond jewelry design.

August 11, 2011

Antwerp’s Net Rough Exports Double in a Single Month

Belgium's net rough diamond exports soared in July, rising to $444.4 million, up by 41.8% year over year and 127.2% compared to June's net exports.