Mining Weekly reported Rockwell Diamonds (TSX:RDI,OTC:RDIAF) says it will build on steady production at its three South Africa diamond mines to prove the sustainability of the projects in 2012.
Reuters reported Botswana is back to a budget surplus after three years of deficit, with growth expected to fall slightly in 2012.
Reuters reported diamond traders met in Antwerp to discuss the future of the diamond industry.
Reuters reported polished diamond prices may struggle to hold onto gains in the first quarter of 2012 due to worries over the global economic outlook.
Reuters reported Zimbabwe's government is planning to raise the registration fee for a diamond claim.
Forbes reported a Sierra Leone diamond mine is going to be offered on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as an initial public offering.
Reuters reported the diamond market has inched up slightly on the PolishedPrice Index.
Business Insider reported a special 1.68 carat pink diamond from the Argyle mine in Australia is selling for $1 million through Leibish & Co. Fancy Diamonds.
Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. (TSX:PGD) reported new microdiamond results from the CH-31 and CH-59 kimberlites on the Chidliak project.
CNBC reported diamonds are likely to recover from lows last summer on increased demand in Asia and the US, although the recovery will be volatile.
Friday, February 3, 2012