Diamond Top Stories

Botswana’s Debswana diamond sales fall over 50% in first nine months of 2024

Debswana, equally owned by Botswana and Anglo American Plc’s De Beers, sells 75% of its output to De Beers.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 12:25 am

Diamond-rich Botswana votes with President Masisi seeking second term

Botswana will hold a general election on Wednesday with President…

Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 6:55 am

Can Anglo’s copper pivot help thwart renewed takeover bid?

Any potential new bid should come when some of the…

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 9:02 am

Anglo American copper, diamond output down in Q3, 2024 guidance unchanged

Copper will make up 60% of Anglo's business after it…

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 3:56 am

Diamond miners’ results spark optimism for market recovery

Lucapa and Petra provided a glimmer of hope for the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2024 | 6:03 am

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The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

MINING.com Editor | October 5, 2024 | 2:59 am

Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacle

Angola’s state-owned diamond producer said some clients were deterred by its partnership with Alrosa.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 6:58 am

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine moves into commercial production underground

The miner said last year it was going ahead with a $40 million expansion of Diavik, which will extend the operation’s life to at least early 2026.

Staff Writer | October 3, 2024 | 3:04 pm

Rio Tinto launches ‘Colour Awakened’ historic collection from Argyle diamond mine

The collection is headlined by seven “Old Masters”, notable historic diamonds from the Argyle mine that operated from 1983 to 2020.

Staff Writer | October 2, 2024 | 4:16 pm

Burgundy Diamond halts Sable expansion plans at Ekati in Northwest Territories

Earlier this year, the company told the CBC that "the financial viability and sustainability" of its business are at risk without the Sable underground project.

Staff Writer | September 25, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Karelian closer to finding green diamond source in Finland

Irish explorer has completed a detailed excavation program in the Kuhmo region, where it found a rare green diamond in 2022.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2024 | 3:48 am

Rio Tinto offers early termination to Diavik employees to save costs

The diamond mine is slated to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Staff Writer | September 24, 2024 | 10:54 am

Petra Diamonds adjusts strategy amid 2024 market challenges

The diamond miner dealt with headwinds in fiscal year 2024 with strategic cost reductions and operational adjustments.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2024 | 3:42 am

Gem Diamonds’ Letšeng mine yields 212-carat stone

It is the 13th diamond over 100-carat unearthed this year at the Lesotho mine.

Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 3:55 am

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