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Namibia may scrap black ownership requirements for mining companies – minister

Namibia may scrap requirements for black ownership in mining as it seeks to woo investors to an industry that is rebounding with the commodities cycle.

Reuters | April 24, 2018 | 11:44 am

Caterpillar results prove global economy in good shape

The machinery manufacturer logged earnings of $2.82 per share on revenue of $12.9 billion, surpassing expectations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2018 | 9:40 am

Gemfields talks up ‘responsibility’ amid lawsuit over alleged human rights abuses

The UK miner, which is the world's top coloured gems producer, is also adopting a new technology to further drive transparency in the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2018 | 9:53 am

Petra Diamonds rallies on revenue growth, record output

Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 climbed 44% to $172 million, while production jumped 20% to a record quarterly volume of 1,194,947 carats.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2018 | 7:54 am

Blue diamond ring breaks world record

The gem’s final price nearly tripled Sotheby’s pre-sale estimate.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 22, 2018 | 1:45 pm

Mining firms from China to Canada watch as Greenland holds election

China already actively seeking opportunities.

Reuters | April 22, 2018 | 9:16 am

Zimbabwe’s parliament orders Mugabe to answer questions over diamonds

Former leader Robert Mugabe will have to answer questions next month about whether the state was deprived of $15 billion in diamond revenue.

Reuters | April 20, 2018 | 7:35 am

World’s top diamond producer first-quarter output hit by mine accident

Alrosa's production fell by 17% in the first three months of the year mainly due to the halt of its Mir underground mine and lower-grade ores processed from the Jubilee pipe.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2018 | 3:53 am

De Beers launches Sierra Leone-based pilot to remove ‘conflict diamonds’ from the market

The world’s top diamond miner will train artisanal and small-scale miners and provide them with tablets as well as a diamond “toolkit” to digitally track their stones throughout the supply chain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2018 | 6:57 am

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