North America’s biggest diamond, nearly 5.5 cm long, found in Northwest Territories
The diamond was found in October a mine located south of the Arctic Circle. Continue reading
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Nash Jewellers celebrates 100 years of doing business in London
Those looking to attend the festivities can head over to Nash Jewellers on Wonderland Road. Continue reading
Vancouver-based company Lucara sells world’s largest uncut diamond for $53M
The stone, mined in Botswana in November 2015, is said to be 2.5 to 3 billion years old. Continue reading
Sierra Leone rejects winning auction bid for 706-carat uncut diamond
The bids ranged from $2 million to $7.8 million. Continue reading
706-carat diamond found in Sierra Leone is one of the world’s biggest
A Christian pastor has found one of the world’s largest uncut diamonds – weighing 706 carats — in Sierra Leone’s eastern Kono region. Continue reading
De Beers ends partnership for diamond search in northern Saskatchewan
De Beers had signed an agreement to explore areas of the northern Saskatchewan, noting last spring it could have spent up to about $20 million to develop the stakes. Continue reading
Brazen Saint John diamond heist caught on video surveillance
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
It’s a robbery which can only be described as brazen and a Saint John jeweler is going public to protect others. Continue reading
N.W.T’s new Gahcho Kue diamond mine expected to shine despite slowing demand
By Sarah Offin Anchor
In the midst of a vast Arctic tundra is, according to De Beers Canada, a diamond in the rough. About 280 kilometres north of Yellowknife, the Gahcho Kue mine is expected to contribute an estimated $6.7 billion to the Canadian economy. Continue reading
De Beers to open Gahcho Kue diamond mine in N.W.T.
Canada’s position as a big player in the global diamond industry will be further crystallized Tuesday when it formally opens Gahcho Kue, estimated to be one of the 10 biggest diamond mines in the world. Continue reading
De Beers to begin exploring for diamonds in Northern Sask.
De Beers Canada Inc. is planning on spending north of $20 million to look for diamonds in Northern Saskatchewan. Continue reading