BHP bombshell puts South African mining in a holeSouth African officials have so far given BHP’s proposal a mixed reception.Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 9:51 am
Anglo CEO meets South Africa mines minister after BHP’s takeover proposalCEO Duncan Wanblad is meeting minister Gwede Mantashe for the…Reuters | May 3, 2024 | 6:46 am
Alrosa says output stable amid Western sanctionsThe Russian finance ministry said last month that Russia will…Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 8:05 am
New method could simplify detection of diamond deposits Geologists have established a link between diamond occurrence and the mineral olivine. Staff Writer | February 11, 2024 | 6:06 am
Botswana sets aside $65m to buy 24% stake in gem trader HB Antwerp The deal would value the Belgian company, founded in 2020, at $275 million. Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 9:58 am
De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sector The world’s largest diamond miner by volume has inked agreements with Angola to boost diamond production and exploration. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 5:22 am
Rio Tinto unit faces criminal case in Canada over injured worker The accident took place on Jan 26, 2023 at the Diavik mine, which is located about 200 km (125 miles) south of the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories. Reuters | February 5, 2024 | 12:47 pm
Swiss ban Russian diamond imports, joining latest EU sanctions Bern has agreed to adopt the 12th round of sanctions implemented by the EU in December. Reuters | January 31, 2024 | 9:51 am
Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada’s Northwest, six dead Four passengers and two crew members died after a small Jetstream aircraft on its way to the company's Diavik mine crashed shortly after take-off. Reuters | January 24, 2024 | 3:15 am
Gahcho Kué diamond sales fall on weaker demand Revenue declined to $243.7 million from 2.7 million carats sold at an average value of $90 per carat. Colin McClelland | January 23, 2024 | 1:56 pm
Canada gives mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its resources Nunavut is home to some of the minerals critical for battery production. Reuters | January 18, 2024 | 7:41 am
De Beers cuts diamond prices to revive sales The world’s top producer made one of the steepest cuts to its diamond prices in years. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2024 | 7:21 am