De Beers walks away from Peregrine’s Chidliak
Peregrine Diamonds (PGD-T) announced in October that diamond giant De Beers has decided not to exercise an option to earn 50.1% of the Chidliak diamond project, in Nunavut. De Beers…
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Dominion looks to add life to Ekati
After taking control of the Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest Territories earlier this year, Dominion Diamond (TSX: DDC; NYSE: DDC) is working to extend the life of Canada’s first…
Big stones from Lucara, Diamcor and Rockwell
September was a big month for big stones from Lucara Diamond (TSX: LUC), Diamcor Mining (TSXV: DMI) and Rockwell Diamonds’ (TSX: RDI) respective operations in Africa. In September, Lucara reported…
Kennady plans mini-bulk sample
Spun off from Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX: MPV; MDM: NYSE-MKT) in 2012, Kennady Diamonds (TSXV: KDI) has delivered well above expectations at its Kennady North project, adjacent to Gahcho Kué….
Grenville Thomas takes aim with North Arrow Minerals
He’s been in the business for 56 years. He was integral in developing Canada’s diamond sector. He has been named Prospector of the Year by the Prospectors and Developers Association…
Rio Tinto to stay in the diamond business
Rio Tinto (RIO-N, RIO-L) announced in June that it will hang onto its diamond assets after all, concluding a strategic review of the business that the miner began in March…
Rockwell recovers 100+ct. diamonds
Shares of Rockwell Diamonds (TSX: RDI; US-OTC: RDIAF) climbed after the company found four diamonds weighing more than 100 carats each from its Middle Orange River projects in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.
TSX Venture Exchange, July 29-Aug. 2
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index put an end to its four-week winning streak, slipping 1.73 points during the trading session to close at 923.56 points.
Can Diavik alumni hit the mark with North Arrow?
Since March, North Arrow Minerals (TSXV: NAR; US-OTC: NHAWF) has added six projects to its diamond exploration portfolio for a total of seven.
Rockwell’s revenue up 31%
Rockwell Diamonds (TSX: RDI) has seen some improvements in the first quarter of its fiscal 2014, after refocusing on its Middle Orange River diamond projects in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, with revenue soaring 31% to US$6.6…
Stornoway gets the go-ahead at Renard
Stornoway Diamond (TSX: SWY; US-OTC: SWYDF) has received a positive environmental assessment decision from the Canadian government, being the last major permit the company needs to build its flagship Renard diamond mine in Quebec.
Editorial: A pit stop at the halfway point
The Canadian mining industry staggered and gasped to complete the first half of 2013, a little dehydrated and cramped, and trying to summon the strength to get through the rest of the year in competitive shape.