Australia’s Argyle diamond mine opens underground operations
Mine life will be extended until 2020 at minimum.
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Rio Tinto considers selling its diamond mines
The company's gemstone mines are estimated to be worth $2.2 billion.
Construction on TAFE’s Mining and Engineering Centre has started
As reported on adelaidenow.com.au, construction of the new Mining and Engineering Centre for TAFE SA at Regency Park has started. The project […]
Blue diamond ring sale sets new world record
Gem sold for a whopping $1.8 million per carat.
Kinross Gold puts Tasiast expansion at US$2.7 billion
In February Kinross took a $3.2 billion write down attributable largely to Tasiast.
Barrick Gold to issue up to $3 billion in debt securities
Barrick looking to re-finance some of its heavy debt burden.
Obama vs Bush on job creation
The latest US jobs charts from Calculated Risk.
Chasing the carat: The Friedlands go diamond-hunting
Part 2 picks up the story when several key Ashton executives and employees moved on to Peregrine Diamonds.
INFOGRAPHIC: Top 10 biggest diamonds ever
All 10 were mined in Africa.
