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Congo leader vows elections to proceed on schedule in December

DRC President Joseph Kabila vowed delayed elections will take place as planned this year.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2018 | 11:23 am

Christie’s to auction largest, finest pink diamond in its history

The top item at Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels sale in November will be The Pink Legacy, an 18.96-carat fancy vivid pink diamond expected to fetch up to $50 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2018 | 6:00 am

Mining industry’s adoption of blockchain not a question of if, but when — report

Blockchain technology and the smart contracts it enables are the next innovations the mining industry needs to adopt in order to improve efficiencies and increase market transparency, a paper published by global law firm White & Case says.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2018 | 9:32 am

Botswana trims growth prospects, sees wider budget deficits

Botswana's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 percent this year.

Reuters | September 18, 2018 | 11:42 am

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

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