Tag Archive | "australia"

Argyle Diamond Mine Sees Production Fall 14%

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Mineweb reported the Argyle diamond mine saw a fall in diamond production of 14% due to the Australian wet season.

Australian Diamond Trade to Increase 36%

Thursday, January 5, 2012

SMH reported Australia diamond exports are expected to rise as more gems make their way to India.

Diamond Market to Grow

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

SMH reported analysts say Australia's diamond market is likely to grow in 2012.

Jewellers to Visit Botswana Diamond Mine

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Jeweller Magazine reported members from Nationwide Jewellers in Australia will visit the Jwaneng diamond mine in Botswana.

Diamond Output from Australia surged by 9%

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Diamond output from Australia surged by 9 percent to 18.022 million carats during the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, reports say, of which, 92 percent was exported. For full story, click here

India, Australia diamond exports slipped

Friday, June 12, 2009

Even though the world is harping on the revival of economies, Surat’s diamond sector is getting bad news one after other. For full story, click here

Australia’s Rough Diamond Exports slipped 33% in fiscal 3Q

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Australia’s rough diamond exports dropped 33 percent to $77.9 million in the quarter that ended March 31, 2009, impacted by a sharp dip in prices from a year earlier. Exports by volume surged 39 percent to 3.175 million carats as the average price dipped 52 percent to $24.52 per carat. Production during the period doubled [...]

BHP Billiton promised to improve its safety record

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Australia’s Mines Minister Norman Moore has declared that BHP Billiton promised to improve its safety record after the fifth mining fatality in Western Australia in the past eight months. For full story, click here

Job losses as WA diamond mine reduces production

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Part of the Ellendale Diamond Mine in far north Western Australia has been placed on care and maintenance, resulting in the loss of 36 jobs. For more information, click here

Chinese Company to Acquire Stake in Rio Tinto

Monday, August 25, 2008

The Australian government has approved the purchase of a stake in the giant diamond mining firm Rio Tinto by China’s Chinalco. Australian Treasury Minister Wayne Swan announced: He had approved the acquisition of up to 14.99% of the shares in Rio Tinto, the London Stock Exchange-listed arm of the Rio Tinto Group. For full story, click [...]

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