Diamond Top Stories

IGF proposes policy actions to support women in mining

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development says most mining laws and regulations don’t acknowledge women as active participants in the sector.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 8, 2021 | 6:15 am

Petra sells 299 carat diamond for $12.18 million

The diamond, found at the iconic Cullinan mine in South…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2021 | 3:43 am

Namibia moves to curb mining speculators, boost local ownership

Effective April 1, Namibian mining exploration licence holders will be…

Reuters | March 3, 2021 | 7:17 am

Rio Tinto chairman to step down over caves blast scandal

Simon Thompson is the latest high-profile departure linked to the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2021 | 7:06 am

Angola seeks to boost diamond output, negotiating with major players

The world's sixth-largest producer produced 8 million carats in 2020,…

Reuters | March 2, 2021 | 9:30 am

Nanosized diamond used to create super strong aluminum alloy

The resulting material is expected to be used in the maritime industry.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 10, 2019 | 10:10 am

Gem Diamonds finds from iconic Lesotho mine drop, shares slump

The company unearthed three of the 15 diamonds over 100 carats it found in 2018 in Q4, but carat recovery dropped by 17% to 29,523 ct in the period.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2019 | 5:45 am

Atlantic confirms gold extensions at Cochrane Hill

Highlights from the latest resource extension drill program include 11 metres grading 43.65 grams gold.

Northern Miner Staff | February 6, 2019 | 2:07 pm

RJK to look for the source of the Nipissing Yellow Diamond in Ontario

The Nipissing Yellow Diamond was found sometime during the development of the silver mines at Cobalt between 1903 and 1905.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2019 | 7:03 am

Diamond prices sliding – report

1-carat stones fell by 0.4% last month and 1.8% compared to January 2018.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 5, 2019 | 7:08 am

BlueRock finds another exceptional diamond at South African mine

It is the second largest diamond mined from Kareevlei and the third valued at over $50,000.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2019 | 3:15 am

South Africa’s Mining Charter III threatens livelihood of alluvial diamond mining industry

The Mining Charter III (MCIII) heaps more pain on South Africa’s alluvial diamond producers who already face enormous cost burdens and high risks.

South African Diamond Producers Organization | February 4, 2019 | 12:06 pm

Firestone Diamonds output down on technical issue at Lesotho mine

The company, which operates the Liqhobong diamond mine in Lesotho, said it recovered 224,947 carats in the three months through December, down from 240,733 carats in the first quarter.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2019 | 10:52 am

South Africa’s EFF party says in election manifesto to nationalise mines

The party is using an anti-corruption, jobs creation and state control of the economy platform to challenge the governing African National Congress (ANC) in the upcoming election.

Reuters | February 4, 2019 | 10:13 am

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