Crystallography

Diamcor Reports Continued Increase in Rough Diamond Recoveries, and Results of Initial Tender and Sale in the Third Fiscal Quarter

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Monday, October 21, 2019

The Company has delivered an additional 6,369.00 carats which it expects to sell at a second tender in Antwerp in November.

Key Points: 
  • The Company has delivered an additional 6,369.00 carats which it expects to sell at a second tender in Antwerp in November.
  • A final tender of the Company's third fiscal quarter is tentatively planned for December.
  • The total rough diamonds expected to be delivered and tendered in the Company's third fiscal quarter represents an increase when compared to 3,882.82 carats delivered and tendered in the Company's second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2019.
  • Price weaknesses in certain categories of the rough diamond market also contributed, to a lesser extent, to the lower dollar per carat average achieved.

Lithoquest Discovers Two New Kimberlites on the North Kimberley Diamond Project

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Monday, October 21, 2019

RC19-07 was inclined at -50 degrees and targeted coincident gravity and magnetic anomalies at the head of well constrained indicator dispersion.

Key Points: 
  • RC19-07 was inclined at -50 degrees and targeted coincident gravity and magnetic anomalies at the head of well constrained indicator dispersion.
  • Mr. Reddicliffe has more than 40 years of diamond exploration experience in Australia and is credited with the discovery of the Merlin Diamond Mine.
  • Lithoquest is a Canadian diamond exploration company focused on the discovery and development of economic diamond deposits on its 100% owned North Kimberley Diamond Project located in Western Australia, approximately 65km east of the community of Kalumburu.
  • Lithoquest is led by experienced management with a history of success in diamond exploration and development.

Thin-Layer Deposition Report 2019: CVD, Ion Implantation and Epitaxy

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Friday, October 18, 2019

DUBLIN, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Thin-Layer Deposition: CVD, Ion Implantation and Epitaxy" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Thin-Layer Deposition: CVD, Ion Implantation and Epitaxy" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The scope of the study is limited to the three main technologies as named in the Thin-layer deposition market.
  • Also, this report studies and discusses the materials of these technologies, in terms of applications and properties.
  • This research analyzes the major types of CVD, ion implantation and epitaxy systems used to manufacture products in four key industries.

AKHAN Semiconductor, Inc. Partners with Lockheed Martin to Validate Breakthrough Weapons Countermeasure Technology

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

AKHAN Semiconductor, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the fabrication and application of electronics-grade diamonds as functional semiconductors.

Key Points: 
  • AKHAN Semiconductor, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the fabrication and application of electronics-grade diamonds as functional semiconductors.
  • Lockheed Martin supplied the testing environment and expertise to simulate the force of these weapons upon coated and uncoated fused silica samples.
  • "We are extremely grateful to be working with Lockheed Martin to demonstrate the capabilities and myriad applications of our Miraj Diamond coatings."
  • AKHAN Semiconductor, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the fabrication and application of electronics-grade diamonds as functional semiconductors.

Kay® Jewelers Debuts Center of Me™ Collection

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Kay Jewelers, the number one jewelry store in America, launches Center of Me, a fine jewelry diamond collection designed as a beautiful reminder that through life's twists and turns, love keeps you centered.

Key Points: 
  • Kay Jewelers, the number one jewelry store in America, launches Center of Me, a fine jewelry diamond collection designed as a beautiful reminder that through life's twists and turns, love keeps you centered.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The collection showcases a design with two interwoven hearts coming together, with a center glittering round white diamond.
  • The Center of Me collection from Kay is just that, explained Toni Zehrer, Chief Merchandising Officer, Kay Jewelers.
  • Kay Jewelers is operated by Signet Jewelers Limited, the worlds largest retailer of diamond jewelry.

A.I.S. Resources Signs Option Agreement on New Lithium Solvent Extraction Technology

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Resources Limited (TSX-V AIS, OTCQB: AISSF) (the Company or AIS) announced today that it has signed a 120 day option agreement with Ekos Research to invest US$1m for 15% equity in its break-through SOLVEX solvent extraction process.

Key Points: 
  • Resources Limited (TSX-V AIS, OTCQB: AISSF) (the Company or AIS) announced today that it has signed a 120 day option agreement with Ekos Research to invest US$1m for 15% equity in its break-through SOLVEX solvent extraction process.
  • The process is the culmination of three years research and development by Ekos Research, University of Melbourne and University of Tsinghua, China.
  • Lithium extraction rates exceeded 99% and were able to produce greater than 99.2% purity lithium.
  • The process is much more economic than fractional crystallization as no ponds are required, reducing the investment by more than 60%.

Rapaport Press Release: Diamond Trade Cautious Ahead of Holiday Season

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Monday, October 7, 2019

Diamond market sentiment was weak in September after the Hong Kong show demonstrated a slowdown in Chinese demand.

Key Points: 
  • Diamond market sentiment was weak in September after the Hong Kong show demonstrated a slowdown in Chinese demand.
  • The US-China trade war, depreciation of the yuan, and higher gold prices have diminished their spending power.
  • US jewelers are limiting their inventory purchases as the shift to interactive digital shopping and omni-channel reduces their in-store stock requirements.
  • A large volume of lower-quality goods remains available on RapNet, but there is a shortage of G-I, SI-I1, RapSpec A3+, nonfluorescent diamonds.

High Pressure Grinding Roller Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts, 2025 - Global Market is Projected to Grow by $150 Million - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

The "High Pressure Grinding Roller - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "High Pressure Grinding Roller - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • High Pressure Grinding Roller market worldwide is projected to grow by US$150.1 Million, driven by a compounded growth of 5.6%
    Diamond Liberation, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, displays the potential to grow at over 5.3%.
  • The shifting dynamics supporting this growth makes it critical for businesses in this space to keep abreast of the changing pulse of the market.
  • Poised to reach over US$89.7 Million by the year 2025, Diamond Liberation will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global growth.

Sam Lanahan Lecture, 3PM 10/13/2019 at Lattice Gallery, "The Evolution of Synthetic Lattices by Sam Lanahan" There is a new kind of Architecture for Everything

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Against this evolutionary backdrop, the C6XTY lattice becomes one milestone in a natural progression.

Key Points: 
  • Against this evolutionary backdrop, the C6XTY lattice becomes one milestone in a natural progression.
  • The C6XTY lattice uses the same principles to construct a 3-dimensional tensile lattice that is easily constructed from two component parts.
  • The Lattice Gallery in Portland, Oregon is next door to Stone Soup where there will be a reception in conjunction with the lecture.
  • The first 50 people to arrive at the Lattice Gallery will receive a ticket for drinks and food at the lecture.

Issue 75 of The Bridge, the Materials Science newsletter from Rigaku, is Online

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Monday, September 30, 2019

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The September 2019 edition of The Bridge , the materials science newsletter from Rigaku Corporation , is now available online on the company's global website.

Key Points: 
  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The September 2019 edition of The Bridge , the materials science newsletter from Rigaku Corporation , is now available online on the company's global website.
  • The Bridge features current news and analysis techniques related to X-ray based materials science, including X-ray diffraction, fluorescence and imaging, and presents articles, scientific papers and news reports.
  • This month's featured X-ray diffraction ( XRD ) technical note describes material characterization by Pair Distribution Function (PDF) and Radial Distribution Function (RDF) analysis.
  • These analyses can derive atomic distances and atomic coordinates from an X-ray diffuse scattering pattern regardless of the crystallinity of the materials.