Gem Diamonds digs up 145 carat diamond in LesothoThe Type II, white diamond is the ninth greater than 100-carat precious stone recovered this year at the Letsěng mine.Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 5:24 am
Petra defers another diamond tender amid weak demandPetra is holding on to the diamonds from its South…Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2024 | 3:43 am
Winsome buys more time to assess Renard dealWinsome plans to repurpose the existing infrastructure for lithium processing…Northern Miner Staff | August 2, 2024 | 11:03 am
Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am
Lucara Diamond records strong quarter at Karowe mine Key milestones, including the recovery of high-quality diamonds at the Botswana mine and a new long-term sales deal, contributed to the results. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 3:40 am
Botswana vows to protect interests in potential BHP-Anglo deal Botswana has not been formally approached by either BHP or Anglo. Bloomberg News | May 9, 2024 | 7:10 am
Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the war Despite the hype, man-made diamonds only account for 20% of global diamond jewellery sales and analysts expect their price to fall. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 8:20 am
BHP bombshell puts South African mining in a hole South African officials have so far given BHP’s proposal a mixed reception. Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 9:51 am
Anglo CEO meets South Africa mines minister after BHP’s takeover proposal CEO Duncan Wanblad is meeting minister Gwede Mantashe for the first time since rejecting BHP's $39bn takeover bid last week. Reuters | May 3, 2024 | 6:46 am
BHP’s high-stakes tilt for Anglo puts regulators in spotlight The proposed $39 billion combination has more than enough components to trigger intense oversight by regulators concerned about implications for market concentration and access to key minerals. Bloomberg News | May 3, 2024 | 4:56 am
Alrosa says output stable amid Western sanctions The Russian finance ministry said last month that Russia will regularly buy diamonds from the sanctions-hit producer through a state fund. Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 8:05 am
Gem Diamonds finds yet another big stone in Lesotho The 118.74 carats diamond is the fifth greater than 100-carat precious stone recovered this year at Letšeng mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 30, 2024 | 3:33 am