Alrosa finds diamond over 230 carats, largest in three years

The gem-quality specimen is an octahedron of yellowish hue with several chips.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2019 | 9:17 am

Firestone Diamonds revenue down as recovery rates, sales fall

Firestone will review 2020 guidance, following "unexpected" power cuts at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2019 | 9:01 am

Jewelers are already nostalgic for the end of pink diamonds

The Argyle mine is set to close at the end of next year, now that its supply of economically viable jewels has been exhausted.

Bloomberg News | October 22, 2019 | 12:31 pm

Ebola concentrated in Congo mining area, still an emergency — WHO

Fifteen new confirmed cases were reported in North Kivu and Ituri provinces in the week to Oct. 13.

Reuters | October 18, 2019 | 12:15 pm

Zimbabwe unveils plan for $12 billion in mineral revenue by 2023

The southern African nation sees the mining sector as the main driver for reviving an economy crippled by triple-digit inflation and high unemployment.

Bloomberg News | October 14, 2019 | 9:07 am

Vast Resources to sign diamonds joint venture deal in Zimbabwe

London-listed Vast Resources will join new entrants like Russia's Alrosa as well as unlisted Chinese firm Anjin Investments.

Reuters | October 11, 2019 | 8:16 am

Majority of firms fail at conflict minerals due diligence

A Responsible Sourcing Network study analyzed 215 companies’ disclosures.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2019 | 4:00 am

Tri Origin inks second agreement with De Beers

The new deal is for Tri Origin’s Nipissing Cobalt project.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 10, 2019 | 3:21 pm

World Diamond Council pushing for strengthening of Kimberley Process

Members of the organization want to find ways to have a better definition of "conflict diamonds."

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 9, 2019 | 6:15 am

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