Summer work in eastern Nunavut yields diamond discoveries
A flurry of exploration in eastern Nunavut has resulted in several kimberlite discoveries.
De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited
Shore announces dividend-in-kind
With the Star diamond project in Saskatchewan taking centre-stage,
Vaaldiam hunts for Brazilian diamonds
A rejuvenated
Global demand rises for retail diamonds
The first half of 2004 saw buoyant diamond jewelry retail sales around the globe.
De Beers settles US cartel charges
Diamond producer
Clarification (July 19, 2004)
Our last issue was not sufficiently clear about the relationship between
De Beers settles U.S. cartel charges
Diamond producer De Beers has pleaded guilty to charges under American anti-trust laws in a settlement that may all…
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
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.
Partners cut new MacFadyen kimberlite
Drilling by partners
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…