IN BRIEF: Petra Diamonds shares fall as diamonds sold at lower prices
Petra Diamonds Ltd - Southern Africa-focused diamond miner and supplier - Reports initial tender results for its Tender 2 sales. Sells 344,554 carats, representing 75% of the total tender volume, for USD30.2 million at an average price of USD88 per carat. Notes these prices are 16% to 18% lower than the prices achieved in Tender 1 on a like-for-like basis. Says this reflects "prevailing market weakness". Sale of remaining 25% of volume of Tender 2 is expected to close on Wednesday next week. Read More