De Beers to shut down lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox Decision reflects De Beers’ renewed focus on natural diamonds, a return to the strategy behind its iconic “Diamonds are Forever” slogan. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2025 | 6:51 am
Gemfields to resume emerald mining in Zambia The resumption of open pit mining at Kagem ends a four-month pause triggered by weak market prices and cost-cutting measures. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2025 | 3:53 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold to buy stake in DRC lithium project KoBold plans to acquire AVZ’s stake in the Manono lithium project, aiming to resolve disputes and unlock a major source of the critical metal. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2025 | 12:01 pm
BYD and Tsingshan scrap plans for Chile lithium plants Both companies had been selected in 2023 as strategic investors to develop value-added lithium products in Chile. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2025 | 5:20 am
Barrick drops ‘Gold’ from name as prices for the metal fuel profit Shift comes as it reported a first-quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates, thanks to record-high gold prices. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2025 | 3:43 am
Gold Fields, AngloGold pause Ghana JV talks The companies planned to combine the Iduapriem and Tarkwa mines in Ghana to create Africa’s largest gold operation. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2025 | 4:08 am
