The 22nd February is a day that Dan Joines CEO of Polished Diamonds will never forget. When a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the central business district in Christchurch New Zealand, he was forced to evacuate his fifth storey headquarters with just his wallet and cellphone in hand. Eight weeks on, Dan’s building is still uninhabitable, [...]
Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds business today announced specialist diamond jewellery designer, manufacturer and luxury retailer, Nirav Modi from Firestone Diamond, as its partner in India for the signature pink diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine. Firestone Diamond joins a select group of master craftsmen known as Authorised Partners and Select Ateliers who have been [...]
North Australian Diamonds Limited is pleased to report the successful completion of pre-production trials at its 100% owned Merlin diamond project in the Northern Territory. The trials which commenced in July, 2009 resulted in the recovery of 10,600cts of diamonds, of which 2,590 carats were greater than 1 carat, representing 24.4% of production. Of the [...]
Rio Tinto’s exclusive Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender has arrived in New York, to be showcased alongside a much sought-after pink diamond tiara. The 2010 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender comprises 55 of the finest pink diamonds in the world, unearthed from the Argyle diamond mine in the remote East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Titled “Earth [...]
BHP Billiton has announced that it has been granted early termination by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice of the mandatory waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”), in connection with its offer to acquire all of the issued [...]
Rio Tinto’s diamonds from its Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia have made their debut in mainland China with the official unveiling of a contemporary fashion jewellery collection and a unique diamond encrusted kookaburra. The new and innovative diamond pieces were showcased at the Australian pavilion at the World Expo in Shanghai, at an event [...]
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 [...]
Gem Diamonds Limited’s (LSE: GEMD) (Gem Diamonds) wholly owned subsidiary, Kimberley Diamond Company NL (Kimberley Diamonds), is pleased to announce that in the recent periodic contractual price negotiations with Laurelton Diamonds, Inc. (Laurelton), the diamond sourcing and polishing subsidiary of global high-end jeweller, Tiffany & Co. (Tiffany), the parties agreed to a 25% price increase [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Rio Tinto has announced the launch of its exclusive 2010 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, an increasingly rare opportunity to purchase the world’s most precious pink diamonds. This exceptional collection showcases 55 of the finest pink diamonds in the world and is notable for the unparalleled depth of colour across all lots. Commenting on the 2010 [...]
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Clothing, Accessories and Luxury Good Retailing in Australia” report to their offering. The retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on the clothing, accessories and luxury goods retailing in [...]