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Lucapa Diamond cuts debt related to building Mothae mine

The diamond producer has inked deals with New Azilian and Equigold, following the delivery and de-risking of the Lesotho-based mine, which began commercial production in December.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2019 | 4:08 am

Jewelers must disclose whether diamonds are mined or synthetic — FTC

The Diamond Producers Association, which represents mining companies like De Beers, Rio Tinto and Alrosa, welcomed the FTC insistence that companies distinguish between diamonds that are mined and those that are made in laboratories.

Reuters | April 2, 2019 | 3:23 pm

Cannabis mania mows down Canada’s junior mining sector

There is enough evidence to conclude that risk capital has found a new home, a BDO report shows. The question now is, how and where will junior miners find the capital needed to sustain their businesses?

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2019 | 3:08 am

Polish detectorists looking for ‘Nazi Gold Train” finds another kind of treasure

Piotr Koper, who spent years hunting for the elusive train rumoured to be laden with gold and gems, has found two dozen priceless Renaissance portraits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2019 | 4:00 am

Petra Diamonds shares jump on 425-carat discovery at Cullinan

The discovery comes less than a month after Petra found a 100.83 carat gem-quality diamond at the same mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2019 | 3:55 am

Firestone Diamonds halts Liqhobong mine expansion plans, limits losses

The Africa-focused diamond miner said current market conditions didn't support expansion project at the Lesotho mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2019 | 7:51 am

Last kimberlite trucked to plant at De Beers Victor mine

The Victor mine was forecast to produce 6 million carats over its life, but it beat that by recovering a total of 8 million carats, with a record 936,000 carats produced in 2018.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 27, 2019 | 2:47 pm

Hong Kong firm develops tech to detect lab-grown yellow diamonds

The Diamond Natural Device is reportedly the first tech system capable of identifying the yellowish gems together with the colourless to near-colourless range of diamonds.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 26, 2019 | 7:07 am

Arctic Star starts work at Diagras property

The Diagras property covers 22,595 hectares with a total of 23 known kimberlites on trend with the Diavik mine.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 25, 2019 | 3:08 pm

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