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Steinmetz Group Planning IPO for Sierra Leone Diamond Mine

Steinmetz Group Planning IPO for Sierra Leone Diamond Mine

Thursday, Jan 26 2012 4:45AM  , Shira
The Beny Steinmetz Group, a Geneva-based natural resources company and one of the De Beers Diamond Trading Company’s (DTC) largest sightholders, is planning an initial IPO of its Koidu mine, Sierra Leone’s biggest diamond mine, on the Hong Kong stock exchange, aiming to raise $400-$600 million.
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Diamond Scandal Implicates South Korean Officials

Diamond Scandal Implicates South Korean Officials

Tuesday, Jan 24 2012 5:49AM  , Shira
South Korea's foreign ministry has temporarily suspended its country’s ambassador of energy and resources over a suspected share-rigging case involving a diamond mine in Cameroon.
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Israeli Diamond Industry Sees Double-Digit Growth in Imports and Exports

Israeli Diamond Industry Sees Double-Digit Growth in Imports and Exports

Monday, Jan 23 2012 4:15AM  , Shira
The Israeli diamond industry experienced double-digit growth in exports and imports in 2011, according to statistics by the country’s Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor. Israel’s net polished diamond exports increased by about 23% and its net export of rough diamonds increased by about 15% in 2011. Its net imports of polished diamonds rose by about 34% and its import of rough diamonds was up by about 18%.
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No Standardization Yet

Thursday, Jan 26 2012 2:27PM  Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds Articles from EzineArticles.com,
No Standardization Yet As long as the technique is subjective and not objective we cannot use the word "standard" in reference to diamond grading because the term is misleading To date the beauty in our industry is the variance in grading which keeps the trade within the realm of illusion rather than commodities I advocate a true standard but its use must be genuine and well founded It will be a welcome day when we start trading diamonds as a commodity because it will take the diamond trade to new heights We aren't there yet
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Rockwell Diamonds targets profitable steady state by year-end

Thursday, Jan 19 2012 5:00PM  Mining Weekly | Diamonds,
Rockwell Diamonds targets profitable steady state by year-end Alluvial diamond mining is known as a hit-and-miss up-and-down business on which grade prediction is elusive if not impossible But tools have been developed that allow alluvial miners to achieve a semblance of grade prediction Four geological metrics are modelled on mining faces and using thesel is enabling the TSX- and JSE-listed Rockwell Diamonds to exceed its carat targets consistently
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Diamond Education – Polished Diamonds

Tuesday, Jan 17 2012 10:27PM  Diamonds- Talking about Diamonds and Diamond Rings,
Diamond Education – Polished Diamonds Buying diamonds or diamond jewellery is an important emotional and serious event but should also remain enjoyable and memorable  Polished Diamonds™ have certified Diamond Grading Technicians that will happily discuss technical aspects so for a personal friendly approach contact us directly  We created this 'educational' so clients can make an informed
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Indian Actress To Wear Million Euro Diamond Bustier

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Indian model, television personality, and former MTV VJ Malaika Arora Khan is going to wearing something that probably cost more than her diamond engagement ring from Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan. The actress will be flaunting a fierce diamond-encrusted bustier worth at least a million Euros when she models it for the jewelry store ORRA in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Christie’s Jewelry Sales

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Christie’s jewelry sales came in at over $31 million at their annual auction, Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels sale. Their biggest item in gemstone jewelry up for sale was, in fact, not sold. The item, a 10.09-carat purple-pink diamond, has an estimated value of $12 to $15 million – not the most recession friendly of options. Eight percent of the sale was sold by lot and seventy percent was sold by value.

New Diamond Mine to Be Opened in India

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A new diamond mine is potentially on its way to be opened, in what would be the largest mind in all of India. Rio Tinto, a worldwide diamond mining company, is in the works as we speak, investigating the feasibility of opening a new mine close to Madhya Pradesh. The company estimates that there could be over twenty five million carats of diamonds, which would be one of the largest of its kind in the world. Nik Senapati, the director of Rio Tinto in India, told the Telegraph in Calcutta that: “We have applied for a mining licence from the central government … in this area where we have a prospecting licence and the ‘inferred resource’ is estimated at 27.4 million carats.” The company was able to acquire a license in 2006.

Seized Yellow Diamond up for Auction

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A 43.5 carat yellow diamond, government seized property from a money laundering sting, will be up for auction in September in Ohio. Bids start at $900,000.

Jessica Simpson Designs for Zales

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Jessica Simpson is designing for Zales Jewelers. The Jessica Simpson collection will include value-priced diamond rings, earrings, bracelets, and pendants.

Spike TV Announces Diamond Divers

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Spike TV, a division of MTV Networks, has picked up Diamond Divers, a new series about a diamond mining, treasure hunting boat crew in rough waters

Zimbabwe-Diamond-Offices-in-Belgium

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Zimbabwe Diamond Industry Opens Offices in Belgium and the UAE to facilitate the sale of diamonds and diamond mining ops from controversial Marange mines

Indian-Traders-Released-From-China

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Indian diamond traders who were arrested by Chinese customs officials for smuggling and detained in China for two years were released and deported to India.

 
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