Botswana may raise De Beers stake as Anglo weighs spin-offThe government owns a 15% stake in De Beers and Botswana accounts for 70% of the company's annual rough diamond supply.Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 7:13 am
Gemfields unveils early gold estimates for Mozambique projectResource estimate for the Nairoto project suggests the presence of 103,000…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2024 | 4:25 am
Gem Diamonds finds 172-carat stone at LetšengThis is the seventh diamond greater than 100 carats the…Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 3:51 am
Anglo American to review assets after writedowns and profit plunge The miner has announced a $1.6 billion impairment charge on its De Beers diamond business owing to faltering demand. Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 9:51 am
TIMELINE: Anglo American’s efforts to tackle weak commodity prices Anglo American said it will review its assets after a 94% plunge in annual profit. Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 6:49 am
Lucara Diamond unearths over 530-carats at Karowe mine in Botswana Recoveries include a 320-carat gem-quality, an 111-carat Type IIa white stone and two +50-carat stones. Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 1:28 pm
Diamond, niobium play key role in development of quantum detection devices Researchers have found a way to improve diamond adhesion —the bond between diamond and transition metal—using niobium. Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 6:06 am
Lucara Diamond revives sales deal with gem trader HB Antwerp The Canadian miner said it will supply HB Antwerp with rough diamonds of 10.8 carats and above for 10 years. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 9:30 am
Tiny diamond-tin-filled device could jumpstart work toward quantum internet Device developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Cambridge could allow the quick, efficient flow of quantum information over large distances. Staff Writer | February 14, 2024 | 3:06 pm
New method could simplify detection of diamond deposits Geologists have established a link between diamond occurrence and the mineral olivine. Staff Writer | February 11, 2024 | 6:06 am
Botswana sets aside $65m to buy 24% stake in gem trader HB Antwerp The deal would value the Belgian company, founded in 2020, at $275 million. Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 9:58 am
De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sector The world’s largest diamond miner by volume has inked agreements with Angola to boost diamond production and exploration. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 5:22 am