James Campbell takes over at Rockwell
African Diamonds ex-MD James Campbell has been appointed the new CEO of Rockwell Diamonds, where he will immediately have to convince investors to plough more money into the company.
IPO unlikely, says Namdeb
An initial public offering for Namdeb Diamond Corp is not on the cards, says the group's financial manager.
DiamondCorp starts mining at Lace
DiamondCorp is mining a 30,000t bulk ore sample from its Lace mine in the Free State, after the new decline shaft intersected the kimberlite pipe at a depth of 260m.
Hurdles may scupper Namaqualand deal
A proposed deal between Trans Hex and De Beers on Namaqualand Mines is subject to some conditions which may prove difficult to meet.
Botswana woos foreign jewellers
Botswana plans to slash red tape to get international jewellery makers to set up shop in the country.
Outrage as Zim diamonds go on sale
Industry groups and watchdogs have slammed a unilateral decision to allow Zimbabwe to sell diamonds from its disputed Marange fields.
Gem, Lucara in merger talks
Gem Diamonds says it is in talks with Canadian-listed Lucara Diamond Corporation over a possible merger.
Mothae to test diamond market
Lucara Diamond says its subsidiary Mothae Diamonds will be holding its first diamond sale later this month.
Gem to spend $85m on Gope mine
Gem Diamonds has cut the first phase cost of the Gope mine to $85m by going for an underground operation via a decline shaft, instead of developing a traditional open pit mine.
Police pounce on Van Kerrebroeck
The South African Police Force has arrested a 32-year old man - believed to be alleged company hijacker Dennis Van Kerrebroeck - in connection with diamond theft.