Diamond Top Stories

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 Resources.’

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

Lucara Diamond locks in $220 million loan for Karowe expansion

Financing package will help fund a five-year, $514 million underground…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2021 | 10:03 am

Petra fetches over $40m for 39-carat blue diamond

At $1,021,357 per carat, it is the highest price paid…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2021 | 9:33 am

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Stornoway Diamond granted creditor protection

Osisko and certain of the secured creditors have also agreed to supply an initial C$20 million of working capital to Stornoway.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 9, 2019 | 2:50 pm

Rio Tinto launches new collection of rare Argyle pink diamonds

The Argyle Pink Everlastings™ Collection will be tendered alongside the annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender in Perth, Singapore, London and New York.

Rio Tinto | September 9, 2019 | 12:18 pm

Alrosa seeks to brighten up its fluorescent diamond sales

Diamond miners are seeking new approaches to battle falling demand and competition from diamonds manufactured in laboratories.

Reuters | September 9, 2019 | 10:44 am

Alrosa to consider withdrawal from subsidiary Alrosa-Nyurba

The voluntary liquidation, following board approval, would be completed by the end of 2020.

Reuters | September 5, 2019 | 11:11 am

Uncertainty in Asia pushing diamond prices down — report

Manufacturers refused about 50% of De Beers’ supply in August.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 4, 2019 | 6:15 am

Lucapa Diamond profit up, hits record production at African mines

The Australian miner posted a $1.1 million profit for the six months to June, compared to the $4.3 million it lost in the same period last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2019 | 4:14 am

Sierra Leoneans sue government for alleged environmental failings at diamond mine

The complaint follows a lawsuit filed by the residents against Octea Ltd. in March seeking $288 million in damages.

Reuters | August 29, 2019 | 9:50 am

De Beers gem sales keep falling as buyers allowed to say no

De Beers sold just $280 million of diamonds this month, 44% less than a year earlier.

Bloomberg News | August 28, 2019 | 11:05 am

Diamond project in Nunavut yields encouraging results

GGL Resources just completed a ground geophysical survey program on the Stein diamond project.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 28, 2019 | 6:15 am

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