Petra keeps sights on 2015 capex plan
Petra Diamonds has methodically scaled up diamond production but a time will come when investors will expect to enjoy yield. That time is coming, the firm says.
Rockwell says Wouterspan mine economic
Rockwell Diamonds said a preliminary study of its Wouterspan mine which it is hoping to take out of mothballs was economic and would cost $45m to build.
Petra to scale back, close fissure mines
UK-listed diamond group, Petra Diamonds, is to scale back two mines and close a
third after failing to reach agreement on selling the operations.
Diamond fortunes central to Anglo’s future
Following the $5.1bn purchase of the Oppenheimer family stake in De Beers, the
fortunes of the diamond market has become a priority for Anglo American.
Forevermark: De Beers’ great retail ambition
De Beers' executive Stephen Lussier wants the Forevermark to become a foremost
brand in jewellery - an ambition the group has the market savvy to foster.
China may buy 25% of diamonds in a decade
De Beers CEO, Philip Mellier, believes China could supplant the US as the dominant market for diamonds in 10 to 15 years given its passion for symbols.
Gem to study underground mining at Letseng
Gem Diamonds said it would start a full feasibility into underground mining at its Letseng property in Lesotho if the prospects were good.
De Beers pins hopes on India, China
Improved sales in India and China would assist the diamond market in staging a modest turnaround in fortunes during 2013, De Beers said.
De Beers commits R20bn to Venetia extension
In a much-needed boost to South African mining, De Beers said it would pump R20bn into extending its Venetia diamond mine in the country's Limpopo province.
De Beers bullish on Angola mining prospects
De Beers said it was confident of finding a mine in Angola that would help it recoup the $250m it had spent in exploration there since returning to the country in 2005.