Global demand rises for retail diamonds
The first half of 2004 saw buoyant diamond jewelry retail sales around the globe.
De Beers Canada Corporation
De Beers settles US cartel charges
Diamond producer
Clarification (July 19, 2004)
Our last issue was not sufficiently clear about the relationship between
Bulk samples show Star’s potential
Initial results from underground bulk sampling on the Star kimberlite in Saskatchewan’s Fort la Corne field indicate the recovery of coarse-size diamonds of up to 3.5 carats.
Partnerships pay off for Ashton
Jericho reaches milestone with federal OK
The managers of
Partners cut new MacFadyen kimberlite
Drilling by partners
Gold explorers lose ground as metal slides
Gold’s decline to below US$400 per oz. during the report period April 14-20 took its toll on the junior mining sector.
Gold stocks lose shine as prices plummet
A steep decline in gold prices erased most of the winnings posted by the junior mining sector during the report period ended April 13. The price of silver dropped by more than 7% at the end of the period. The TSX Venture composite index finished 3…
Pele, De Beers recover Genesis diamonds (March 29, 2004)
Canada overtakes South Africa in diamond value
With two diamond mines already established and three projects at the permitting stages, Canada will surpass South Africa this year in terms of diamond production value and move into third place, behin…
Pivotal year for Ashton, Soquem in Quebec
A bulk-sampling drilling program is under way at the Foxtrot property in north-central Quebec as Ashton Mining of Canada (ACA-T) and partner Soquem set about recovering a cumulative sample of at least…