29.07.2010

Angola now the world’s fourth largest diamond producer by value

Production figures released by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) for 2009 shows that Angola was the world’s fourth largest diamond producing country by value for the year.

29.07.2010

Diamond junior Tawana completes 660 000 AUD placement

Diamond exploration company Tawana Resources, which has interests in Botswana, South Africa and Australia recently said that it had completed the placement of 66 million shares at 1 cent per share to raise 660 000 AUD (593 000 USD).

29.07.2010

Zim produced about 1m ct of diamonds last year - report

Zimbabwe produced 963 000 carats of diamonds last year worth over 20 million USD.