Boom times around the corner for diamond producers?
Nearly 20 years ago, when Dia Met and BHP Billiton announced the discovery that would become the Ekati diamond mine, there were more than a…
Diamonds in Canada
Lustre returns to Harry Winston
A look at Harry Winston Diamond’s (HW-T, HWD-N) recent financials shows the tale of rising demand for diamonds. Both the company’s luxury retail side and…
On the diamond trail
At home and away, Canadian-listed diamond explorers are on the hunt. Here’s a look at what some of these juniors are doing to find the…
Randy Turner: Reflections of a diamond industry pioneer
Energy companies have recruited geological talent from the University of Calgary for decades, so it’s no surprise that Randy Turner joined the sector after earning…
A major gamble
There’s something about the allure of diamonds that tempts even the most conservative of mining companies. Since the unexpected discovery of the rich Ekati deposits…
T1 bulk sample delivering for Metalex, Arctic Star
Results are starting to roll in for a bulk sample conducted at the Kyle Lake joint venture in northern Ontario this spring. In late September,…
Gahcho Kué: positive feasibility study for partners De Beers, Mountain Province
Will Gahcho Kué be Canada’s next diamond producer? It may very well be, based on the positive results emerging from a recently completed independent feasibility…
Diamonds North tests Beluga-3
At a cost of around $1.5 million, Diamonds North’s (DDN-V) summer exploration program at its flagship Amaruk property, in Nunavut, wasn’t an extensive one. But…
Lucara on a roll at Mothae, AK6
With the start of test mining at its Mothae diamond operation in June, and a positive feasibility for the development-stage AK6 joint-venture project released the…
Stornoway, Soquem, aim for 2011 production decision at Renard
Stornoway Diamond (SWY-T) and Soquem have started work on a feasibility study at their Renard joint venture in Quebec, while at the same time, attempting…
Birks showcases Victor diamonds
Located in the James Bay lowlands of Ontario, De Beers Canada’s Victor mine is known for known for exceptionally high-quality, high-value diamonds. Although the grade…
Jericho purchase marks change in strategy for Shear Minerals
The Northern Miner headline in September 2005 proclaimed the exciting news: Tahera Diamond’s 100%-owned Jericho diamond mine would be Canada’s third diamond mine, and the…