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Zimbabwe resumes diamond sales, expects to auction 1.56 million carats

A test sale was conducted and, according to the Minister of Mines, it was a total success.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 22, 2018 | 6:14 pm

De Beers diamond output to peak this year thanks to Gahcho Kue

The unit of Anglo American intends to mine as much as 36 million carats this year, up from 33.5 million in 2017.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2018 | 4:45 am

Anglo American ‘shows off’ — doubles profits, halves debt, pays highest divvy in a decade

Company became the latest top miner to report soaring profits, hefty dividends and lighter debt burden.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2018 | 3:40 am

Canada the world’s overall top mining destination, despite Saskatchewan fall

That's considering the combined rankings of all its provinces and territories, but Finland is the most attractive jurisdiction this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2018 | 2:00 am

Apple in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners — report

Electronics and car makers are racing to lock in supply agreements for cobalt amid fears of shortage.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2018 | 5:48 am

Petra Diamonds’ first-half core earnings fall 8%

Petra was hurt mainly by a strike at its South Africa operations and the blocking of a consignment of diamonds in Tanzania.

Reuters | February 19, 2018 | 11:09 am

INFOGRAPHIC: The true costs of artisanal mining

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) has become a major of revenue for millions of people in about 80 countries worldwide, with more than 100 million people currently depending on the activity for their livelihoods. But at what costs?

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2018 | 6:20 am

Fura Gems to restart Colombia’s iconic Coscuez emerald mine in April

New gemstones mining and marketing company is stepping up efforts to kick off operations at some of its key assets and help organize what it calls "a highly disorganized and fragmented industry."

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2018 | 10:27 am

Botswana Diamonds just raised more than $695K to boost exploration

Proceeds from the placing will fund ongoing diamond exploration in South Africa and Botswana, and will also provide the company with additional working capital, the company said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2018 | 5:50 am

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