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Petra Diamonds CEO to leave following shares value dip, debt increase

Johan Dippenaar has held the top position since 2005, when Petra merged with Crown Diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2018 | 3:40 am

Lucapa introduces Lulo diamonds into Angola’s new diamond marketing system

According to Lucapa, policy shifts in the southern African country allow management to plan for the sale of such high-value stones, something the company was not able to do before.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 16, 2018 | 10:45 am

How Anglo quietly built a commodity trader in Glencore’s shadow

In just five years, Anglo assembled marketing operations that now sell more metals than the company produces.

Bloomberg News | September 16, 2018 | 7:46 am

De Beers steps up hunt for fake diamonds with new detector

The world’s top diamond producer by value has led industry efforts to both verify the authenticity of diamonds and ensure they are not from conflict zones where gems may be used to finance violence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2018 | 7:38 am

Anglo American asks Angola for permission to explore for metals

The move makes the company the first mining major to request exploration permits in the country since President João Lourenço vowed to open up the sector and encourage foreign investment.

Reuters | September 14, 2018 | 2:44 am

De Beers officially the new owner of Peregrine Diamonds

The C$107 million-acquisition ($82m) gives the miner access to the Chidliak diamond project in Canada, which hosts at least 74 kimberlites, eight of which are potentially economic.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2018 | 7:50 am

Swiss scientists developing method to detect low-temperature heated rubies from Mozambique

Since their discovery in early 2009, the ruby deposits near Montepuez in Mozambique have produced an impressive number of exceptional-quality stones.

SSEF | September 12, 2018 | 5:53 am

De Beers’ recent diamonds sale the worst in two years

Sales for the seventh cycle stood at a provisional $505 million, down $134 million or 21% from what De Beers got at the same cycle in 2016, when it began releasing this kind of data.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2018 | 5:27 am

Mining exploration spending in Australia jumps to 5-year high

Drilling at new projects up 57% as spending on gold exploration reaches 21-year high.

Frik Els | September 7, 2018 | 2:27 pm

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