Stornoway still seeking partner to ease finances

The company began the hunt for a buyer or investor this spring, but no indications of interest were received by the July 15 deadline.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 15, 2019 | 2:45 pm

Largest pink diamond ever found in Russia to fetch up to $65m

The rare 14.83-carat “fancy vivid purple-pink” diamond was mined and polished by Alrosa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2019 | 10:02 am

De Beers to let buyers reject up to 50% of small diamonds

The Anglo American unit has gone unusually far this year in offering flexibility to its customers — allowing them to defer agreed purchases and lower the number of diamonds they plan to buy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2019 | 7:49 am

Lucara results highlight difficult market

The miner produced 42% more diamonds than expected and sold 33% more than anticipated for 4% less revenue.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 9, 2019 | 12:25 pm

Star Diamond offers bulk sampling statistics at Star-Orion South

The company says Rio Tinto has completed five of the 10 bulk sample trench cutter holes at the project.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 7, 2019 | 2:24 pm

Sierra Leone reviews mining licenses in industry-wide cleanup

The West African nation has already canceled or suspended permits for assets that were not operational.

Bloomberg News | August 7, 2019 | 10:02 am

Rapaport calls for a reduction in rough diamond prices

The firm says that the weak July the diamond industry experienced was caused by high rough diamond supply at inflated prices.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 7, 2019 | 6:15 am

Lucapa finds Mothae mine’s “best” diamond yet

The diamond received a D color rating, meaning it’s colourless and extremely rare.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2019 | 5:50 am

Sierra Leone community’s suit against diamond miner shows activist trend

Across Africa and the developing world, local groups are increasingly mounting legal challenges against companies extracting minerals.

Reuters | August 6, 2019 | 9:09 am

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