The Northwest Territories Readies for a Mining Boom
The Canadian federal government is preparing to hand more resource control to the territory, while a new report says the north’s resource production is about to spike.
Articles Tagged "diamond mining"
Mugabe Orders Investigation on Zimbabwe Diamond Fraud
Diamond – Reuters reported that Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has called for the investigation of 5 provincial leaders who were accused of swindling two diamond mining companies of $750,000.
Kimberley Process Retains Conflict Diamond Definition
Diamond – At its annual meeting, the Kimberley Process failed to update the definition of conflict diamonds.
Voorspoed Mine Increases Efficiency By 12%
Diamond – Mining Weekly reported De Beers’ Voorspoed mine increased its mining efficiency by 12% over a 100-day period by implementing a rapid-results project.
Antwerp’s Diamond Dominance Is Being Tested
Diamond – Bloomberg reported Antwerp’s diamond dominance is being challenged with growing competition.
Botswana Diamond Export Falls 29 Percent In Third Quarter
Diamond – Mmegi Online reported Botswana exported 29 percent less rough and polished diamonds than in the previous three months.
Lucara Diamond Recovers Rare Blue Diamond
Diamond – Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX:LUC,BOTS:LUC,NASDAQOMXFirst North:LUC) announced it recovered a 9.46 carat rare blue diamond from its Karowe mine in Botswana.
Botswana’s Economic Growth Expected To Decline On Slowed Diamond Sales
Diamond – Reuters reported Botswana is expected its economic growth to slow as diamond demand stutters.
Stornoway Diamond Constructions Progresses On Route 167
Diamond – Stornoway Diamond Corporation announced construction progress on the Route 167 Extension to provide year round highway access to the Renard diamond project.
Firestone Diamonds Will Recover 1.2 Million Tons From Lesotho
Diamond – Mining Weekly reported Firestone Diamonds (LSE:FDI) may recover up to 1.2 million tons from its Lesotho mine.
