Tag: Diamonds
UK rules out return of Kohinoor diamond
The jewel in Britain's actual crown will not be returning to India, Prime Minister David Cameron says, ruling out any repatriation of the famed Kohinoor diamond.[MORE]
Zimbabwe granted limited diamond exports
The international diamond monitoring scheme, the Kimberley Process, has agreed to allow Zimbabwe limited exports from the controversial Marange diamond fields.[MORE]
Rare blue diamond sold for $6m
A rare 5.16-carat blue diamond sold at auction for $US6.4 million ($6.8 million) in Hong Kong on Wednesday, confirming Asia's fast-growing taste for the precious stone.[MORE]
Blood diamonds dispute breaks out at UN
The UN General Assembly was blasted for ignoring Zimbabwe's reported failure to comply with international efforts to curb trade in blood diamonds.[MORE]
Diamond mine producing again
Rio Tinto has recommenced production at its Argyle Diamond mine in the Kimberley.[MORE]
Bingara diamond mine 'may have been found'
A minerals exploration company says it might be on the verge of rediscovering one of New South Wales' richest diamond mines near Inverell, in the north-east.[MORE]
Recessionistas pounce on hot rocks
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Australian miner Argyle diamonds says its auction of rare blue diamonds has been a sparkling success.[MORE]
Downturn forces diamond resource closure
One of two diamond resources at Kimberley Diamond Company's Ellendale mine has been closed indefinitely with the loss of at least 36 jobs.[MORE]
Local workers given preference in job cuts: Argyle contractor
The largest contractor at the Argyle Diamond mine says local workers were given preference over fly-in, fly-out workers when it came to slashing jobs.[MORE]
Rio Tinto axes hundreds of jobs at WA diamond mine
Hundreds of workers at Rio Tinto's Argyle diamond mine in WA's Kimberley region have lost their jobs.[MORE]
Ancient WA diamonds may be key life's birthdate
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Analysis of the world's oldest diamonds found in WA has shed light on when life first began on earth.[MORE]
Diamond search worries Malanda residents
Residents of Malanda, on the tablelands in far north Queensland, fear a mining company's search for diamonds in the area could transform their small community.[MORE]
Diamond mine renovations underway
Multi-million dollar renovations are underway at Kimberley Diamonds' Ellendale Mine.[MORE]
Diamond miner expands exploration
A company searching for diamonds in the Flinders Ranges has just expanded its exploration.[MORE]
Diamond miner discovers undersea wealth
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A Perth-based company is mining diamonds from the seabed off the coast of Namibia.[MORE]
Rio may have to give up Zimbabwe mines
New Zimbabwean legislation allowing the Government to seize control of foreign-owned businesses could affect the operations of Australian mining giant Rio Tinto.[MORE]
Miner to search for diamonds in north-west Qld
An international diamond exploration company has announced plans to carry out survey work in north-west Queensland later this year.[MORE]
South African mines idle for fourth day
A power crisis has forced the suspension of mining operations for a fourth day running in South Africa, as unions express fears the halt in production will lead to large-scale job losses.[MORE]
Miner charged with sexual assault
A contractor working at the Argyle Diamond Mine in the Kimberley has been charged with sexually assaulting a colleague.[MORE]
UK firm to take over Kimberley Diamond Company
A London-based resource firm has secured enough shares to take over the Kimberley Diamond Company.[MORE]
Rough diamond under the hammer for $11.7 million
One of the largest rough diamonds ever found has been sold for $US10.4 million ($A11.7 million) and is expected to be transformed into a polished stone of more than 100 carats.[MORE]
Kimberley Diamond shareholders get more time to accept takeover bid
Another extension has been granted for Kimberley Diamond Company shareholders to accept a foreign takeover offer.[MORE]
Kimberley Diamond share offer extended
A London-based company has extended its share offer to take over the Kimberley Diamond Company after a low acceptance level by shareholders yesterday.[MORE]
London firm to spend $30m on infrastructure if takeover gets go-ahead
The executive chairman of the Kimberley Diamond Company says a UK firm plans to spend millions of dollars upgrading a Western Australian mine if a takeover bid is approved today.[MORE]
Court dismisses case against journalist Paul Barry
Alan Bond's bid to sue journalist Paul Barry for misleading and deceptive conduct has been rejected by the Federal Court.[MORE]
