Articles Tagged "mining companies"

Around the globe, diamond exports drop

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

In ’08, diamonds lost their luster

When 2008 started off, the world’s mining industry was in the mist of a boom, with never before seen prices being fetched for most of the metals, and miners raking in profits. With the way 2008 came to a close, it is hard to imagine that this was the scene just months earlier.

Global meltdown hits diamond market

Diamond trading activity has witnessed a recent drop-off as buyers face extreme uncertainty about the viability of current price levels. Traders expect the prices of gems to deteriorate in the coming months, but no one has any idea as to how much of a change to expect.

Diamonds under pressure

Diamond prices have held their own this year, despite the markets impetuous downward spiral. Prices of top gems have been keeping the finances rolling while mid grade mass consumed diamonds sales slumped. Now, as the crisis deepens, Diamond prices are under pressure.