Seven of the world’s leading diamond mining companies today announced their commitment to form the Diamond Producers Association (DPA). The founding members – ALROSA, De Beers, Rio Tinto, Dominion Diamond Corporation, Lucara Diamond Corporation, Petra Diamonds Ltd, and Gem Diamonds Ltd will work together to support the development of the diamond sector. The DPA is … Continue reading DIAMOND PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION (DPA) ANNOUNCED
Macroeconomic prospects – African Economic Outlook
Macroeconomic prospects – African Economic Outlook.
CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL GEOSCIENCES
Entrepreneurial geologists have been around since at least the Bronze Age and have introduced many new materials and technologies. The Center will pursue such creative people, and those who aspire to help develop new ways of responding to commodity needs today, guiding them to recognize, and acquire the skills they need. The UTEP (The University … Continue reading CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL GEOSCIENCES
Os nove segundos mais emocionantes da TV portuguesa
Os nove segundos mais emocionantes da TV portuguesa. Um post com twist.
Coloured diamonds from Brazil (Bahia?)
A friend that knows I like diamonds (and other minerals and rocks) sent me a picture of a Brazilian parcel (alas, they always gift me pictures, never the stones themselves). It is a really nice looking parcel of coloured diamonds (mind you, not so long ago many of these stones would be dismissed as industrials). I have studied … Continue reading Coloured diamonds from Brazil (Bahia?)
AZUL – Blue-gray ornamental limestone varieties from Portugal
There are several current varieties of grayish/blue limestone, all from the same general region of Portugal: the Mira de Aire and Candeeiros Range in the West of Portugal (the Azul Cascais limestone reserves nearby Lisbon are virtually depleted or inaccessible due to urban sprawl). Those varieties are: Vidraço Ataíja Azul: Very hard compact limestone, finely … Continue reading AZUL – Blue-gray ornamental limestone varieties from Portugal
