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

Lucara rocks — finds blue, pink diamonds at Botswana mine

The diamonds, found at the area that yielded the famous 1,111-carat “Lesedi La Rona” in 2015, will be sold in December.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2019 | 3:52 am

How blockchain can track conflict minerals

Several companies have begun using or offering blockchain solutions to address some of the problems associated with conflict minerals.

Cynthia Urda Kassis, Jonathan Handyside & Naffie Lamin -Shearman & Sterling | September 25, 2019 | 2:14 pm

Alrosa’s Diamond Inspector excels at detecting fake stones

An independent, US-based lab tested the device.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 25, 2019 | 6:15 am

Rising resource nationalism in Africa ups stakes for miners — report

Central Africa’s copperbelt, and Tanzania capture the bulk of resource nationalism risks, Verisk Maplecroft says.

MINING.com Editor | September 24, 2019 | 2:30 pm

Petra finds 20.08-carat blue diamond at flagship Cullinan mine

Recovery demonstrates the quality of Petra's asset base, as the Cullinan diamond mine remains a significant source of rare blue diamonds, said the company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2019 | 5:54 am

Canadian student discovers new mineral inside a diamond

The new mineral was named goldschmidtite.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 22, 2019 | 6:58 am

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Alrosa’s profit jumps on higher diamond prices

Gemfields reaches record revenue at emerald auction

Rio Tinto sells last diamonds from iconic Argyle mine

Expansion of Lucara Diamond’s Karowe mine to take longer and cost more

Diamond sales at De Beers’ Botswana unit rebound as global market recovers

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