Diamond Top Stories

Rerating: Top 50 mining companies double in value from covid low

MINING.COM’s ranking of the world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks marched to a new high of $1.47 trillion at the end of the second quarter.

MINING.com Editor | July 23, 2021 | 9:56 am

Diamonds and platinum sparkle in Anglo American’s Q2 production

Diamond production rose by 134% compared to last year as…

Reuters | July 20, 2021 | 4:20 am

Gemfields aims for transparency on how much miners pay host countries in taxes, dividends

The company called its new indicator the ‘G-Factor for Natural…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 14, 2021 | 6:03 am

What a “Joy” — Lucara finds largest fancy pink diamond yet

The 62-carat diamond, named "Boitumelo" is Botswana’s largest fancy pink…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2021 | 4:01 am

Rare diamonds show life-giving elements present on Earth soon after it formed

Volatile gases conserved in diamonds found in ancient rocks indicate…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 13, 2021 | 6:11 am

Zimbabwe accuses US of lying about diamond-mining forced labour

Zimbabwe, suffering its worst economic crisis since 2008, is desperate to end sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European Union on politicians and state companies.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2019 | 5:05 am

Gem Diamonds mining lease for Letšeng renewed for 10 years

Royalty payable for the diamonds sold was increased to 10% from 8%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2019 | 4:37 am

Diamond crisis deepens as De Beers reports plunging sales

RBC Capital Markets expects profit will fall by about 40% this year at De Beers.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2019 | 9:14 am

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2019 | 9:13 am

Zimbabwe rejects US claim that diamond mine uses forced labour

Zimbabwe has accused the US of ignorance after blocking rough diamond imports from the Marange fields.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2019 | 2:38 pm

De Beers keeps special terms in place for another diamond sale

De Beers is continuing its policy of offering almost unprecedented flexibility to diamond buyers.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2019 | 8:57 am

Rio Tinto sees rosy future for diamonds despite end of Argyle

Company is exploring for diamonds in Canada as part of its plans to stay in the sector despite the looming closure of its Argyle mine in Australia, known for extremely rare pink diamonds.

Reuters | September 26, 2019 | 5:10 am