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Brazil’s new mining code rules rolled out

The new rules are a clear effort to improve the current legislation as seamlessly as possible, but in close attention to the international industry dynamics and to a number of other sensitive issues (such as environmental recovery and security).

Pinheiro Neto Advogados | June 14, 2018 | 5:12 am

Petra Diamonds secures $170 million to help lower debt

Shareholders approved the discounted rights issue at a special meeting in London held Wednesday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2018 | 9:08 am

Brazilian President changes decades-old mining laws to lure investment, protect environment

The two separate decrees aim at making the local industry more competitive and sustainable, while while implementing rules on the collection of higher mining royalties.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2018 | 9:55 am

Brazil’s President to change mining regulations as early as next week

Michel Temer is expected to issue a decree next week introducing key changes to mining rules that date back to the 1960s.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2018 | 10:15 am

Botswana Diamonds grabs rights for ‘high potential’ S. African prospect

Area is close to the Venetia mine, operated by De Beers, which delivers around 40% of South Africa’s annual diamond production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2018 | 7:50 am

Angola eases controls over diamond sector, to double output in four years

President Joao Lourenço said changes aim at attracting more investment, increasing production and securing higher government revenue.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2018 | 3:42 am

Metal prices, financing, exploration and assays are all up

No longer under water.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 1, 2018 | 2:13 pm

Online auction sees Botswana gem mine sold for $8.1m

The mine has probable reserves of 5 million tons at a grade of 31 carats per 100 tons and inferred resources of 10.3 million tons at 31 carats per 100 tons.

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2018 | 11:48 am

Emeralds and rubies producer Fura Gems changes look

The company, which began operations a year ago, said the move seeks to strengthen its communication with key stake holders and consumers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2018 | 3:00 am

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