Diamond Top Stories

Gem Diamonds finds sixth 100+ carat stone in 2024

The 212.9 carat Type II white stone was found at Letšeng mine, one of the world’s ten largest diamond operations by revenue.

Staff Writer | May 29, 2024 | 5:19 am

BHP walks away from proposed $49bn takeover of Anglo American

Less than an hour before the 5 p.m. UK cut…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2024 | 4:05 am

BHP and Anglo remain split on South Africa as time runs out

BHP has until 5 p.m. London on Wednesday to commit…

Bloomberg News | May 28, 2024 | 10:32 am

Lucapa recovers 195-carat diamond from Lulo mine

The diamond is the sixth largest and the 44th +100…

Staff Writer | May 28, 2024 | 10:10 am

JPMorgan says BHP plan risks $4.3 billion South Africa outflow

Such an outflow, if a deal goes ahead, could weaken…

Bloomberg News | May 27, 2024 | 7:05 am

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De Beers to spend $1 billion on Botswana mine expansion

The approved investment will be used to convert the Jwaneng open pit mine into an underground diamond operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2024 | 3:42 am

Brazilian government, miners join forces to improve security in gold mining areas

A new protocol aims to avoid cargo theft by organized crime.

Staff Writer | January 7, 2024 | 8:00 am

EU adds Alrosa and its CEO to sanctions list

Alrosa accounts for over 90% of all Russian diamond production.

Staff Writer | January 3, 2024 | 3:08 am

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.

Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am

Cell phone data, satellite systems transistors get some bling

Gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors, employed in mobile data and satellite communication systems, have been created using diamonds as a substrate.

Staff Writer | December 26, 2023 | 6:51 am

When science meets art: recycled metal and lab-grown gems

Designs by British artist Anabela Chan rely on lab-grown diamonds, recycled aluminium and pearls grown using regenerative farming techniques.

Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 9:37 am

US takes aim at financial institutions with new Russia sanctions authority

A new executive order gives Washington the ability to ban products originating in Russia but processed in third countries, such as diamonds.

Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 9:02 am

Diamond output of sanctions-hit Alrosa down in 2023, stockpiling likely

Alrosa said on Friday that its 2023 output fell by 2.8% year on year to 34.6 million carats.

Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 8:09 am

India urges G7 to delay ban on Russian diamonds as rules lack clarity

Home to 90% of the world's diamond cutting and polishing industry, India is critical to the implementation of the ban.

Reuters | December 20, 2023 | 8:07 am

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