Smuggled-Diamond Revenue Flows to Mugabe’s Zimbabwe Ahead of 2011 Election

Bloomberg.com reports that border smugglers are generating revenue back to Zimbabwean politicians.

Israeli trader barred as ‘blood diamonds’ suspect

AFP.com reports that the Israel Diamond Exchange has expelled a member who is allegedly involved with blood diamonds.

ACR Diamond Mining Company Says Mpofu “Mislead” Nation

Diamond Price Guide.com reports that Zimbabwe’s Mine’s Minister, Obert Mpofu, has been accused of making false statements regarding the mining industry

Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine Hopes to Retain Local Workforce

Israeil Diamond Portal.com reports that Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) hopes to keep locals employed at its’ Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.

Blood diamond fears in I. Coast political duel

AFP.com reports that there are concerns about blood diamonds, amidst current political turmoil on the Ivory Coast.

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Two Israelis Arrested on Suspicion of Smuggling Zimbabwe Diamonds

Israeli Diamond.com reports that two Israelis have been arrested for allegedly smuggling Zimbabwean diamonds

Mountain Province not soliciting buyers but interest ‘inevitable’

Mining Weekly.com reports that Mountain Province Diamonds (AMEX:MDM,TSE:MDM) is not currently looking for buyers

De Beers, Mountain Province file EIS for NWT diamond project

Mining Weekly.com reports that De Beers and Mountain Province Diamonds (AMEX:MDM) have filed an environmental impact statement for their project in the NWT.

Lucara Announces African Diamond Acquisition Closed

Lucara Diamonds (CVE:LUC) announced that they have acquired African Diamonds PLC.

Shane Co. Announces Successful Emergence From Chapter 11 Reorganization

Shane Co. announced that it has finished its’ financial restructuring, and is set to return to business.