Diamond Particles Found in Candlelight
IBTimes reports researchers have found that about 1.5 million diamond nanoparticles are created every second a candle flame burns.
IBTimes reports researchers have found that about 1.5 million diamond nanoparticles are created every second a candle flame burns.
Mining Weekly reports South Africa’s diamond output fell by 34% year over year according to official data.
The Economic Times reports Botswana is the world's biggest rough diamond producer by value in 2010.
Israeli Diamond News reports that nearly $12 billion worth of diamonds were produced worldwide in 2010.
Mining Weekly reports that Canada's exports of natural resources keep going up.
Bloomberg reports that Sierra Leone exported 33% less diamonds in April than March down to 28,110 carats.
SW Africa.com reports that key people are being encouraged to refuse diamond from Chiadzwa, that have been illegally certified.
As economic turmoil spread around the globe in ‘08, the diamond industry lost some of its brilliance. The industry was doing well until about September, then diamond prices and sales went on a steep descent. Diamond prices are down about one-third since their high last August
The diamond industry has been having a unique year.The top jewelry sales time is just around the corner, and not till that milestone is over and the numbers are crunched will companies be able to conclude on the successes and failures of 2008.
Canada’s diamond production is on the rise. According to a report issued by the Mining Association of Canada, production rose 28 percent to 17 million carats in 2007.
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