Extracting the maximum benefit
In terms of mining, there are no easy options to make the most of local beneficiation.
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De Beers SA sees 6.5-million carats for 2011
Diamond producer De Beers expects its South African unit to produce 6.5-million carats in 2011, a million less than last year.
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Zim mining whistleblower denied bail
A Zimbabwean activist accused of passing information on diamond-mining violations to the international diamond control body was on Monday denied bail.
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Zimbabwe bans diamond exports
Zimbabwe has banned exports of diamonds until the Kimberley Process regulator approves the sale of gems from a field plagued by human rights abuses.
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Zimbabwe: Kimberley Process monitor for Chiadzwa
The appointment of a monitor was blocked for four months by disputes between KP and Harare over the names put forward by both sides.
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Cruel fate of miners who found perfect blue diamond
Workers say conditions at South Africa's Cullinan mine have deteriorated as new company targets benefits.
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Sierra Leone diamond miners go for gold
Diamond mining in Sierra Leone is following a global economic trend with miners turning to gold.
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De Beers halts mining in Botswana
The world's diamond giant is halting mining in Botswana for the next seven weeks as the global recession takes it toll on gem demand.
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Botswana govt grants mining licences in game park
One of the world's largest game parks located in Botswana may soon host mining activities, officials said on Saturday.
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De Beers benefits from $500m 'buffer'
The world's largest diamond group, De Beers, said its three shareholders have agreed to loan the company $500-million.
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