June 22, 2011

JA’s Political Action Committee to Hit Capitol Hill

Jewelers of America (JA) leaders and board members of JAPAC, the Jewelers of America Political Action Committee, will today (Wednesday) with U.S. legislators in Washington, D.C.

June 22, 2011

Venus Jewel is India’s First Certified RJC Member

Leading Indian diamond manufacturer Venus Jewel is the first Responsible Jewellery Council member in India to achieve certification, meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards established by the…

June 21, 2011

Zambia scoffs at Zimbabwe and South Africa mine nationalization schemes

On Tuesday Zambia's Finance Minister mocked Zimbabwe and South Africa for planning to forcibly raise government stakes in foreign mines, saying "the Zambian miner in 1970s was a happier miner…

June 21, 2011

Lucara reports continued excellent results from Mothae Diamond Project in Lesotho

Lucara Diamond Corp. provided an update on trial mining operations on the Mothae kimberlite project in Lesotho on Tuesday. Lucara is a member of the Lundin Group of Companies and…

June 21, 2011

Gem Diamonds to supply water to Kalahari bushmen fighting for residence rights in game reserve

London-listed Gem Diamonds said in a statement on Monday that it will drill four boreholes in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in partnership with VOX United, a non-governmental organisation to…

June 20, 2011

Barcelona Manager supporting diamond cause

Fresh from exciting European soccer fans around the world with a successful UEFA Championship campaign, FC Barcelona Manager Pep Guardiola is lending a hand to support an Israeli medical cause.…

June 20, 2011

IDI’s Avidar Joins CIBJO’s President’s Council

Eli Avidar, Managing Director of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), has joined the President's Council of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, the organization announced today (Monday). The…

June 20, 2011

Fatality at Rockwell Mine

A fatal accident occurred on the morning of June 17 at Rockwell Diamonds Tirisano mine project'. According to a company release, an employee suffered fatal injuries at a conveyor belt…

June 20, 2011

Record Polished Prices, Soar Ahead of HK Show

The IDEX Online Polished Diamond Price Index set a record Monday, crossing 142.25, the highest level the Index reached since its introduction in July 2004. Diamond prices have been rising…

June 20, 2011

Brazilian Diamonds Limited: company provides update on private placements

Further to its news release of April 14, 2011 the Company announces that it has completed the private placement of 16,655,920 shares at $0.10 per share, the proceeds of which…