Dominion Diamond Corp. (TSX:DDC,NYSE:DDC) announced that its revised 2013 calendar year forecast for the Diavik diamond mine anticipates production of 6.6 million carats from the mining of 1.6 million metric tons (MT) of ore and the processing of 2 million MT of mined and stockpiled material.
Reuters reported that the Zimbabwe government through its mining firm ZMDC, which operates 5 joint venture mines in its Marange fields, expects to double its 2012 diamond production of 8 million carats this year.
Botswana's government wants to see the nation develop into an international diamond hub. But its ambition is about more than clout and sparkling stones.
De Beers' announced its diamond production fell 31 percent to 6.37 million carats in the third quarter of 2012 from 9.3 million carats in the same period of last year.
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (TSX:MPV,NYSE:MDM) announced it has received a Type A Land Use permit for the Kennady North diamond project.
Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX:LUC,NASDAQ:LUC) announced production results for the quarter ended March 2012.
Mining Weekly reported Rockwell Diamonds (TSX:RDI) has increased production by 77% in year-on-year production for the fourth-quarter ended Feb. 2012.
Reuters reported Botswana is back to a budget surplus after three years of deficit, with growth expected to fall slightly in 2012.
Mining Weekly reported Rockwell Diamonds (TSX:RDI) has consistently exceeded its carat expectations at its alluvial mine.
Mineweb reported the Argyle diamond mine saw a fall in diamond production of 14% due to the Australian wet season.
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