Rockwell lays plan to boost, 'smooth' diamond output

Vancouver-based Rockwell Diamonds, which mines high-value gems from alluvial mines in South Africa, will start up two additional operations over the next 18 months or so, in an effort to boost production levels and add more consistency to output...

Weekly podcast – June 2, 2010

Demand for rough diamonds, particularly from China and India, remains strong; AngloGold Ashanti's Tropicana gold project in Australia should proceed despite concerns about a proposed new mining tax; and Eskom's discussions with Anglo American...

China, India diamond demand still strong, US improving – Rockwell

Demand for rough diamonds, particularly from China and India, remains strong and should keep prices at least at current levels, executives from Rockwell Diamonds said on Tuesday. After a “precipitous” drop in late 2008 and continued weakness...

Diamond juniors must merge to stay on the map – Rockwell chief

The diamond industry will go through a period of “consolidation and rationalisation” over the next year or so, and small producers must consider merger and acquisition activity if they want to survive the pruning, said Rockwell Diamonds CEO...

Rockwell evaluating 'number of opportunities' for growth

Vancouver-based alluvial diamond-miner Rockwell Diamonds, which bought the Saxendrift mine and other assets in South Africa from gem producer Trans Hex last month, is scouting for its next acquisition, president and CEO John Bristow said on...