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Famous diamonds
The Lesotho Brown
Discovered in May 1967, the 601 carat Lesotho Brown diamond was the first significant diamond to be recovered at Letšeng and thus became famous as the largest diamond ever discovered by a woman.
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Famous diamonds
The Letseng Legacy

Saturday, August 29, 2020
Famous diamonds
  The Lesotho Promise
This legendary stone is the world's 15th largest rough diamond ever to be discovered. It was unearthed on 22 August 2006 at the famous Letseng Mine in Lesotho where another famous diamond, the “Lesotho brown”, was recovered from the same mine field in 1967.
Monday, August 24, 2020
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5 Record Breaking Gemstones Even Billionaires Can’t Buy
As Elizabeth Taylor once said: “I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can't possess radiance, you can only admire it.” It’s a good philosophy, because when it comes to the world’s biggest, rarest and most extraordinary gemstone discoveries, no one—not even billionaire President Donald Trump—could afford the possession. We’re not talking about the average diamond engagement ring that sets you back $4,000 and was probably grown in a lab. And we’re not talking about the $3,000 ru
Thursday, February 22, 2018
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Issue of shares

Thursday, July 21, 2016
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Liqhobong Diamond Mine Construction Update

Wednesday, July 20, 2016
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Notification of Half Year 2016 Trading Update Release
Microsoft Word - Notification of Q2 2016 Trading Update - final.docx 12 July 2016 GEM DIAMONDS LIMITED ("Gem Diamonds" or "the Company") Notification of 2016 Half Year Trading Update Release Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE: GEMD) will be releasing a Trading Update for the period 1 January 2016 - 30 June 2016 at 0700 BST on Tuesday, 19 July 2016. For further information: Gem Diamonds Limited Juliet Kirk, Investor Relations Tel: +44 (0) 203 043 0280 Celicourt Communications Mark Antelme / Joa
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
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Notification of 2016 Half Year Trading Update
RNS Number : 8682D Gem Diamonds Limited 12 July 2016 12 July 2016 GEM DIAMONDS LIMITED ("Gem Diamonds" or "the Company") Notification of 2016 Half Year Trading Update Release Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE: GEMD) will be releasing a Trading Update for the period 1 January 2016 - 30 June 2016 at 0700 BST on Tuesday, 19 July 2016. For further information: Gem Diamonds Limited Juliet Kirk, Investor Relations Tel: +44 (0) 203 043 0280 Celicourt Communications Mark Antelme / Jo
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
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Total Voting Rights
RNS Number : 7864C Gem Diamonds Limited 30 June 2016 30 June 2016 GEM DIAMONDS LIMITED ("Gem Diamonds" or the "Company") Total Voting Rights As at 30 June 2016 the Company's issued share capital consisted of 138,312,916 Ordinary Shares of US$ 0.01 each. The Company holds no Ordinary Shares in Treasury. The total number of voting rights in the Company is therefore 138,312,916. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determ
Thursday, June 30, 2016
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Sale of Shares
Gem Diamonds Limited 3 June 2016 GEM DIAMONDS LIMITED ('Gem Diamonds' or the 'Company') Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ('PDMR') - Sale of Shares A Allan, an employee of a subsidiary of the Company, who has recently resigned and is currently serving out notice, has been given permission to deal in accordance with DTR 3.1.3 (still being considered a PDMR). Gem Diamonds received notification that the employee, having exercised 16,456 options awarded to him in the Gem Diam
Monday, June 6, 2016
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DIAMONDS Tsodilo Resources Limited Confirms the Presence of Rare and Valuable Type IIa Diamonds in BK16
TORONTO, CANADA - Tsodilo Resources Limited (TSX-V: TSD) ('Tsodilo' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce that kimberlite BK16 contains rare and valuable Type IIa diamonds. The Company reported in its press release of June 22, 2015, that it had taken possession of diamonds that were previously recovered from BK16. The stones have been stored with I. Hennig & Co. ('Hennig') at the Diamond Technology Park ('DTP') in Gaborone, Botswana since the Company took possession. The stones were recently
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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Trading update for Q1 2016
17 May 2016 GEM DIAMONDS LIMITED Trading update for Q1 2016 Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE: GEMD) ('Gem Diamonds' or the 'Company' or the 'Group') is pleased to provide the following Trading Update detailing the Group's operational performance for the Period 1 January 2016 to 31 March 2016 ('Q1 2016') or (the 'Period') and sales performance to the date of this report. Letšeng: Strong start to the year with production in line with plan. Prices steady for higher quality goods. · Recovered 2
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
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Q1 2016 TRADING UPDATE
cd994d9b-4a24-462c-9f5a-507aea1343f6.pdf 17 May 2016 GEM DIAMONDS LIMITED Trading update for Q1 2016 Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE: GEMD) ("Gem Diamonds" or the "Company" or the "Group") is pleased to provide the following Trading Update detailing the Group's operational performance for the Period 1 January 2016 to 31 March 2016 ("Q1 2016") or (the "Period") and sales performance to the date of this report. Letšeng: Strong start to the year with production in line with plan. Prices steady
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
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PDMR - Sale of Shares
4 May 2016 GEM DIAMONDS LIMITED ('Gem Diamonds' or the 'Company') Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ('PDMR') - Sale of Shares Having been given permission to deal and in accordance with DTR 3.1.3, Gem Diamonds received notification that Haile Mphusu, Managing Director of Gem Diamonds Botswana PTY Ltd, a subsidiary of the Company, having exercised 5,000 options of the 2007 Executive Share Option Plan award, sold 1,250 Ordinary Shares of US$ 0.01 each, at a price of £1.32 on
Thursday, May 5, 2016
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Appointment of Michael Lynch-Bell as non-Executive Director
Back 17 Dec 2015 Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE: GEMD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Lynch-Bell as an independent non-Executive Director with effect from 16 December 2015. Mr Lynch-Bell spent a 38 year career with Ernst & Young (EY) having led its Global Oil & Gas, UK IPO and Global Oil & Gas and Mining transaction advisory practices. He was a member of the assurance practice from 1974 to 1996 when he transferred to the Transaction Advisory Practice. He was also UK Alumni spo
Thursday, December 17, 2015
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Sale of the 357ct Letšeng diamond
Sale of the 357ct Letšeng diamond 14 Sep 2015 Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE: GEMD) is pleased to announce the sale of an exceptional 357carat white diamond (recovered at the Letšeng mine in July 2015) which achieved US$ 19.3 million on tender in Antwerp last week. Gem Diamonds CEO, Clifford Elphick stated: "The Letšeng mine has produced two remarkable +300 carat diamonds during the year to date. The 314 carat diamond, which was recovered in May 2015 and sold into a partnership arrangement in
Monday, September 14, 2015
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Half Year 2015 Results
Half Year 2015 Results 19 Aug 2015 Strong operational performance and project delivery drives solid Half Year 2015 results Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE: GEMD) ("Gem Diamonds", the "Company" or the "Group") today announces its half year results for the six months ending 30 June 2015 ("H1 2015" or "the Period"). FINANCIAL RESULTS: Solid financial performance despite challenging market conditions Revenue of US$ 118.0 million (US$ 148.9 million in H1 2014) Underlying EBITDA of US$ 46.1 mil
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
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Notification of H1 Trading Update
Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE: GEMD) will be releasing its H1 Trading Update for the period 1 January 2015 to 30 June 2015 at 07:00 GMT on Thursday 30 July 2015. Gem Diamonds Limited Sherryn Tedder, Investor Relations Tel: +44 (0)203 043 0280 Mob: +44 (0)777 824 6321 Bell Pottinger Daniel Thöle/Joanna Boon Tel: +44 (0) 203 772 2500 About Gem Diamonds: Gem Diamonds is a leading global diamond producer of high value diamonds. The company owns 70% of the Letšeng mine in Lesotho and 100% of the Gh
Friday, July 24, 2015
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Apr 23, 2015 Peregrine Provides Update on 2015 Diamond Resource... (more...)
April 23, 2015 Peregrine Provides Update on 2015 Diamond Resource Development Program Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. ("Peregrine" or "the Company") (TSX:PGD) is pleased to provide an update on its 100 percent-owned Chidliak diamond project ("Chidliak" or the "Project"). Chidliak is located 120 kilometres northeast of Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, Canada. The planned objective of Peregrine's 2015 Diamond Resource Development program is to confirm the grade estimates and provide representative diam
Thursday, April 23, 2015
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Peregrine Provides Update on 2015 Diamond Resource Development Program
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Apr 23, 2015) - Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. ("Peregrine" or "the Company") (PGD.TO) is pleased to provide an update on its 100 percent-owned Chidliak diamond project ("Chidliak" or the "Project"). Chidliak is located 120 kilometres northeast of Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, Canada. The planned objective of Peregrine's 2015 Diamond Resource Development program is to confirm the grade estimates and provide representative diamond parcels for the valuation
Thursday, April 23, 2015
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