Alrosa keeps Russian doll-type diamond in rare-find collection

The selection of rare stones already includes a skull-shaped and a football-liked rough diamond that were mined in recent years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2019 | 6:03 am

Countries reminded of consequences of inaction on the Kimberley Process

The World Diamond Council said that member countries need to reach an agreement on necessary reforms.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 20, 2019 | 6:20 am

Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standards

The initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale's tailings dam burst in January, which killed 300 people.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2019 | 6:48 am

Blue diamond found by struggling Petra sold for $14.9 million

The 20-carat blue, gem quality stone, was acquired by a “leading diamond company” that wishes to remain anonymous, Petra said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2019 | 3:19 am

De Beers diamond buyers return as prices cut most in years

De Beers sold the most diamonds since June after the biggest price cut in years, but sales still remained lower than normal for this time of year.

Bloomberg News | November 13, 2019 | 11:06 am

Botswana Diamonds digs up first stones at South African mine

The diamonds came from residual unprocessed stockpiles and bearing gravels surrounding Marsfontein mine in Limpopo.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2019 | 8:56 am

RJK expands land position, acquires kimberlite showing

RJK also optioned the Peddie kimberlite pipe from First Cobalt and can earn a 50% interest in that property.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 11, 2019 | 3:57 pm

In Kimberley, the world’s diamond capital, illicit mining fight flounders

The first South African project to bring illegal miners into the formal fold has been plagued by violence in diamond capital Kimberley.

Reuters | November 11, 2019 | 10:23 am

Tradewind launches new blockchain app to increase transparency in precious metals markets

The solution integrates with Tradewind’s existing VaultChain products, which present information on precious metal throughout the supply chain, including the name and geography of the mine where the metal was produced.

MINING.com editor | November 8, 2019 | 12:38 pm

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