A comprehensive publication about Western Australian gemstones was today launched by Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore.
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Harry Winston to revert to its diamond roots
Luxury diamond retailer Harry Winston Diamond Corporation has announced it will be reverting to its roots as a mining company.
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Goodrich to acquire Ellendale mine
Goodrich Resources will acquire Gem Diamonds Ellendale mine, which produces around half of the world's supply of yellow diamonds.
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Kimberly mining up 500 per cent
The Kimberly region in Western Australia has experienced a 500 per cent spike in mining activity since 2003.
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Rio Tinto to float diamond business
Speculation is mounting that Rio Tinto is looking to float its diamond business as the company moves away from the diamond industry.
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Diamond miner reassessing Ellendale mine options
Gem Diamonds is reconsidering its options on the sale of its Ellendale diamond mine in the Kimberley.
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BHP’s $500 million diamond sale
BHP Billiton is rolling ahead with their exit from the diamond industry after yesterday concluding year long sale negotiations for the Ekati diamond mine in Canada.
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Anglo American chief to head De Beers
Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll has been named as the chairman of diamond company De Beers.
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Rio Tinto to have world’s largest underground automated system at Argyle
Rio Tinto has announced it will deploy the world's largest underground automation systems at its underground operations at the Argyle diamond mine.
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Australia needs to act on conflict minerals
The University of Melbourne's Sara Meger calls on Australia to clarify its position on the issue of conflict minerals.
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Rio cuts jobs at Argyle diamond mine
Rio Tinto has announced it will cut staff numbers by nearly a fifth at its Argyle diamond mine.
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Anglo American invests $4.7bn in diamonds
Anglo American is set to buy a $4.7 billion stake in De Beers, which will raise its control of the diamond producer to between 75 and 85 per cent.
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Zimbabwe to ban new foreign miners
Zimbabwe has announced that it will not issue any new mining licences to foreign miners.
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Rio and BHP should team up: analysts
Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton could have more success selling their diamond assets if they team up, according to analysts from Nomura.
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Rio looking to offload diamonds
Rio Tinto has followed BHP Billiton's lead in considering selling off its diamond assets.
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