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These are the three main trends to shape the diamond industry in 2019

According to Bain & Co., diamond miners and retailers will face an Increasing influence of digital technologies, growing presence of lab-grown stones and shifting preferences of younger generations of consumers.

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Explorex Resources begins drilling for cobalt in Canada’s New Brunswick

The Canadian junior miner is taking advantage of a window of opportunity presented by a local drill company to complete two holes prior to the Christmas break.

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Largest diamond in North America found in Canada’s Diavik mine

The 552-carat yellow diamond was found at the Diavik mine in the Northwest Territories, and is almost three times the size of the next largest stone ever found in Canada.

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Hardrock gold project greenlighted by Canada’s Environment Minister

Catherine McKenna said that if mitigation measures are taken, Greenstone Gold Mines’ project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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