Tag: DMCC

De Beers’ Production Down in Q2, But Demand for Rough Remains Strong

De Beers’ rough diamond production fell 4% to 7.9-million carats in the second quarter of the year, “primarily owing to the treatment of lower-grade ore at operations in both Canada and Botswana,” Mining Weekly reports. Production guidance for 2022 increased to 32-34 million carats, from 30-million to 33-million carats.  
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ESG: Delivering sustained outcomes and building trust

Every miner is responsible for improving the trust that it builds with stakeholders and strengthening mining’s social licence to operate. The post ESG: Delivering sustained outcomes and building trust appeared first on Miningreview.com.
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Drilling commences on Thorny River in South Africa

A minimum of ten RC drill holes are planned on four high-grade gravity anomalies and the most prospective target identified by Subterrane.  The post Drilling commences on Thorny River in South Africa appeared first on Miningreview.com.
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Is Diamond Fluorescence Good or Bad?

Courtesy: Chip Clark, Smithsonian Institution Diamond fluorescence is a fascinating phenomenon where diamonds glow when exposed to long-wave UV rays. It can sometimes increase or decrease the value of a diamond. It can also affect diamond appearance—or not. How should you take fluorescence into account when choosing the perfect diamond? In
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10 Tips for Buying a Diamond Engagement Ring

Courtesy: Ritani Looking for the perfect diamond engagement ring? You’ll need to know about the 4Cs of diamond quality, metal characteristics, setting styles and more. Follow these 10 tips for buying an engagement ring to make a smart purchase: Know the 4Cs Know diamond shapes and cut styles Look at
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Australia: Fancy Yellow Diamonds Found at Ellendale Mine

India Bore Diamond Holdings (IBDH) and Burgundy Diamond Mines, the new owners of the Ellendale mine, have unearthed “good quality diamonds,” including fancy yellow diamonds up to 0.663 carats, in the Australian mine. The average size, according to the report quoted by IDEX Online, was 0.41 carats,   The diamonds
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