Following the successful launch of Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers group of companies, we are pleased to announce the further expansion of the brand into a number of new markets. Having reached over $150million in retail sales in the first 18 months, and now in 294 doors across Asia, the diamond brand [...]

Rio Tinto will invest US$803 million to ramp up the underground block cave project at its Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia. Following a transition from the current open pit operation, the underground will be fully operational in 2013. The project will extend the life of the mine until at least 2019. Construction activity will [...]

A man pleaded guilty today to three counts of wire fraud stemming from his operation of a $100 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more than $30 million over an approximately 12-year period, announced David B. Fein, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Kimberly K. Mertz, Special Agent in Charge of the [...]

Rio Tinto today announced the inaugural showcasing of its Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender in mainland China. This exceptional collection comprises 55 of the rarest diamonds in the world and will be available for viewing in China by a select group of diamantaires, collectors and connoisseurs. Following its initial previews in Hong Kong and at the [...]

Melrose Jewelers: Melrose Jewelers, USA’s #1 Online Rolex Watch Retailer, today announced that it has become the #1 Online Rolex Retailer in Nevada including Las Vegas, Paradise, Reno, Henderson, Sunrise Manor, Spring Valley, North Las Vegas, Sparks, Carson City, Winchester, Pahrump and Sun Valley. Vanessa Puzio of Melrose Jewelers states, “We weren’t surprised after reading [...]

Melrose Jewelers: Melrose Jewelers, USA’s #1 Online Rolex Watch Retailer, today announced that it has become the #1 Online Rolex Retailer in Nevada including Las Vegas, Paradise, Reno, Henderson, Sunrise Manor, Spring Valley, North Las Vegas, Sparks, Carson City, Winchester, Pahrump and Sun Valley. Vanessa Puzio of Melrose Jewelers states, “We weren’t surprised after reading [...]

TORONTO and NEW YORK, September 9, 2010 – Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (“Mountain Province” or the “Company”) (TSX: MPV, NY-AMEX: MDM) announced today that has entered into a new shareholder rights plan (the “Plan”) to update its existing plan, subject to all necessary regulatory and shareholder reconfirmation. The Plan is designed to ensure that the [...]

ICMM members Lonmin and Anglo Platinum were recognized for their environmental contribution in the Good Companies Guide published this month. The guide is produced by financial analysts at Co-operative Asset Management (CAM) and examines which FTSE 350 companies have the most sustainable business models. It observes that some minerals, particularly platinum, have a significant use [...]