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Zimbabwe to conduct future diamond sales in secrecy
Wed, Sep 08, 2010
World's leading diamond seller, Zimbabwe said it will not announce the sale of the precious stones in future for security reasons and in line with international standards.
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KP to okay second Zim diamond sale
Wed, Sep 08, 2010
HARARE – Kimberley Process (KP) monitor Abbey Chikane is expected in Zimbabwe tomorrow to approve the second sale of diamonds from Chiadzwa fields.
Zimbabwe Court Overturns ACR Marange Ruling
Tue, Sep 07, 2010
The Zimbabwe High Court has overturned a judgment giving mining rights at the Marange fields to British firm African Consolidated Resources, the company reported.
Surat diamantaires to visit Zimbabwe on rough gems trail
Tue, Sep 07, 2010
It is 'Mission Zimbabwe' for Surat Diamond Sourcing (India) Limited (SDSL), the company promoted by Surat diamantaires for direct sourcing of rough diamonds from miners.
NMDC May Buy Stakes in Potash One Project, Zimbabwe Rock Phosphate Mine
Sun, Sep 05, 2010
NMDC Ltd., Asia’s third-biggest iron-ore producer, is considering investing in Potash One Inc.’s mining project in Canada, and a rock phosphate venture in Zimbabwe as part of a plan to expand into fertilizers.
Zimbabwe to become biggest supplier of diamonds to Surat
Wed, Sep 01, 2010
SURAT: Zimbabwe is likely to become the biggest supplier of rough diamonds to the world's biggest diamond cutting and polishing centres in Surat. The diamond output from its Marange fields is expected to reach 40 million carats per annum in the next two years.
Zimbabwe firm builds diamond polishing, cutting centre
Wed, Sep 01, 2010
MOUNT HAMPDEN, Zimbabwe — A diamond firm operating from Zimbabwe's Marange diamond fields has begun constructing a multi-million dollar cutting and polishing centre in the country, officials said Tuesday.
International Diamond Expert Says Zimbabwe Could Top Diamond Producers
Wed, Sep 01, 2010
The expert said projections based on mining activities by two companies in the area show that Zimbabwe can produce 40 million carats of diamonds per year and earn about US$ 2 billion.
Platinum miners reap rich dividends
Mon, Aug 30, 2010
LONDON (Commodity Online): Platinum miners are on a song this year with their profits scaling new heights.
Zimbabwe sets up state mineral exploration company
Mon, Aug 30, 2010
Zimbabwe said Monday it was setting up a state mineral exploration company to identify and value all the country's mineral resources
Zimbabwe’s Nango stands by Nomination of Farai Maguwu as Kimberley Process Diamond Certification Scheme as Local Focal Point
Mon, Aug 30, 2010
Zimbabwe’s National Association of Non Governmental Organisations (Nango) says it is not moved by statements by Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Obert Mpofu, over Nango’s nomination of Farai Maguwu as the Kimberley Process local focal point person.
