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Peregrine Diamonds Obtains 1.15 Carat Diamond at CH-31 kimberlite in Chidliak Project

Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. (TSX:PGD) has reported the recovery of a 1.15 carat diamond from an 840 kilogram microdiamond sample collected from the estimated five hectare CH-31 kimberlite on the 9,800 square kilometre Chidliak project.

30 Oct 2010

Rare Blue Diamond Goes on Display in NY

New York City Museum will display one of the rarest diamonds in the world. It is called the Wittelsbach - Graff Diamond. It will be on display in the Museum of Natural History starting this Thursday until January 2, 2011.

29 Oct 2010

Afri-Can Marine Minerals Yields 398 Diamonds in Sampling at Block J Marine Concession

Afri-Can Marine Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AFA) announces that it has completed a report compliant with the National Instrument 43-101 covering the 2010 sampling program on Afri-Can's 70%-owned Block J marine diamond concession in Namibia.

26 Oct 2010

Go Ahead for Rio Tinto's Bunder Diamond Project

Rio Tinto is entering a State Support Agreement with the government of the state of Madhya Pradesh in India for the Bunder diamond project.

From Rio Tinto plc 26 Oct 2010

Zimbabwe Makes Diamond Deal with India

Surat Rough Diamond Sourcing India Ltd (SRDSIL) and representatives of Zimbabwe Diamond Consortium (ZDC) have signed a $1.2 billion deal in Harare.

25 Oct 2010

Mountain Province Diamonds Reports Feasibility Study Results on Gahcho Kué Diamond Project

Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (TSX: MPV, NYSE AMEX: MDM) today announced the results of an independent feasibility study dated October 15, 2010, on the Gahcho Kué diamond project located in Canada's Northwest Territories.

From Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. 22 Oct 2010

Strong Quarter Reported by Anglo American

Anglo American mining company headed by CEO Cynthia Carrol reported an increase in its third quarter production for most commodities. In an overall consistent performance the company has seen increased productivity in the quarter ending September 2010.

From Anglo American Plc 22 Oct 2010

Mexivada Mining Executes Option Agreement with Zamarat Mining for Republic of Congo Properties

Mexivada Mining Corp. has optioned up to 70% of its Republic of Congo gold and diamond properties to Zamarat Mining Plc of London, UK and Paris, France, through a Binding Letter of Intent option agreement dated September 15, 2010, with the option executed by Zamarat and effective October 15, 2010.

19 Oct 2010

Kevin Rudd Was Warned RSPT Unconstitutional

Mr Kevin Rudd was warned by Australian Government solicitors (AGS) that there might be legal problems with the proposed mining Resources Super Profits Tax (RSPT) as per new evidence which came to light yesterday during a Senate estimates hearing.

19 Oct 2010