Press releases

De Beers’ Voorspoed Diamond Mine in South Africa, the first of a new generation of mines, was officially opened on 4th November 2008.

Forevermark announces the launch of its Forevermark consumer website, www.Forevermark.com.

Forevermark would like to congratulate Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 Team’s racing driver, Lewis Hamilton, for his sparkling victory.

Archangel Diamond Corporation has been notified that the Russian government is to give conditional consent for its acquisition of a 49.99% equity interest in AGD, but escrow release conditions were not satisfied by the deadline of October 17, 2008.

The two largest Forevermark diamonds in the world, were sold at auction by Steinmetz at Christie’s, New York on 15th October 2008.

Boteti has today signed a Heads of Agreement setting out the terms and conditions for the granting, by the Government of Botswana, of a mining licence for the AK06 deposit.

Archangel Diamond Corporation has become aware of press reports which indicate that the Russian government has given consent for its acquisition of a 49.99% equity interest in AGD under the new foreign investment law.

The largest Forevermark Fancy Yellow Diamond in the world will be put up for auction in an online first – Saffronart’s inaugural Fine Jewels Sale on October 7th and 8th, 2008.