Alrosa to mine first diamonds from Angola in mid-2020

The Russian miner and its local partner, Catoca Mining, say Luaxe could produce 1 million carats, worth $90 million, next year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 11, 2019 | 3:49 am

Petra Diamonds restarts South African mines

Mines across South Africa have shut down after flash flooding triggered the most severe power blackouts in more than a decade.

Reuters | December 10, 2019 | 10:01 am

ICMM updates mine-community relations guide to reflect investors’ pressure

Improved guidance integrates the eight effectiveness criteria of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2019 | 9:39 am

Anglo American cuts output targets for coal, iron ore and diamonds

While bullish on copper, the miner has also cut production guidance for 2020 to between 620,000 and 670,000 tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2019 | 7:03 am

Petra Diamonds halts all mines in South Africa due to power issues

Production, hoisting and processing have stopped immediately at Cullinan, Finsch and Koffiefontein mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2019 | 9:23 am

Firestone Diamonds’ Liqhobong mine back at full tilt as power returns

Processing was halted from Oct.1 to Oct. 26, when diesel generators were commissioned. The plant then operated at between 80% and 90% capacity throughout November.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2019 | 3:58 am

Diamond industry’s torrid year set to continue for some time

The crisis afflicting the diamond industry won’t end anytime soon, according to Liberum Capital Markets.

Bloomberg News | December 2, 2019 | 9:23 am

Lucara bets on diamond market recovery, plans mine expansion

The company has earmarked $53 million for early work on a planned underground mine at Karowe. A final investment decision will be made in the second half of 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2019 | 3:54 am

Zimbabwe’s ZCDC plans debut international diamond sale in 2020

ZCDC has cut its diamond production forecast for this year by 24% to 3.1 million carats, but sees a rebound to 6.12 million carats in 2020.

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2019 | 9:45 am

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Alrosa tests CO2 capture potential by its ore

ALROSA unveils updated digital auction format

Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine

Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion

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