Diamond Top Stories

Lucapa acquires Merlin diamond project in Australia

Merlin is home to Australia’s largest mined rough diamond on record and has the potential to be the only producing diamond mine in Australia, following the closure of Rio Tinto's iconic Argyle mine.

MINING.com Editor | May 25, 2021 | 2:20 pm

Global Mining Symposium: Manitoba’s vast under-explored mineral wealth has much to offer, panel says

There are large areas that are under-explored and these are…

Northern Miner Staff | May 25, 2021 | 6:24 am

Swiss trader accused of laundering mafia money with diamonds

A Swiss trader stands trial on Thursday accused of knowingly…

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 9:57 am

China’s largest jewellery retailer backs mined diamonds

Partnership between diamond miners and Chow Tai Fook aims to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2021 | 9:07 am

India’s covid crisis hits De Beers diamond sales

India, where the majority of diamonds are cut and polished,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2021 | 6:58 am

Rio Tinto showcases Argyle mine’s pink diamonds

The 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is being showcased in Perth, Hong Kong and New York, with bids closing on 9 October 2019.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 12, 2019 | 1:34 pm

Dominion drills kimberlite at North Arrow’s LDG project

The project is located near Lac de Gras, 10 km southwest of the Diavik diamond mine and 20 km south of the Ekati mine.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 11, 2019 | 2:34 pm

Firestone finds largest yellow diamond to date at Lesotho mine

The 54 carat intense fancy yellow, sawable diamond will be sold in September.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2019 | 6:15 am

Diamond mining industry ripe for consolidation, says Lucara’s Eira Thomas

Lucara Diamond president and CEO Eira Thomas interviewed by Dean MacPherson, head of business development for global mining at TMX Group.

John Cumming | July 7, 2019 | 7:04 am

Your diamond ring now comes with a resume and passport

Russia’s Alrosa is rolling out a program that will allow jewelry buyers to track their diamond’s history in detail.

Bloomberg News | June 27, 2019 | 1:24 pm

Trench cutter sets record depth at Rio Tinto diamond JV

The first 228 metre cutter bulk sample has been successfully completed at the FalCon diamond evaluation project in Saskatchewan, Canada.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 20, 2019 | 1:17 pm

Gem Diamonds exits Botswana with $5.4m Ghaghoo mine sale

The buyer, local company Pro Civil, is assuming the environmental liability currently associated with the London-listed miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2019 | 4:20 am

New kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue, says Mountain Province

“Wilson” kimberlite is the first new kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue in 20 years.

Canadian Mining Journal | June 11, 2019 | 3:10 pm

Botswana Diamonds unit to sell 256 carats from South Africa project

The diamonds to be sold by Vutomi, in which Botswana Diamonds holds a 40% interest, are expected to generate short-term cash flow to further develop he Thorny River project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2019 | 11:00 am

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