Diamond Top Stories

Mining companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa should invest in renewable energy — report

According to Fitch Solutions, off-grid mines could benefit from reducing their dependency on diesel while taking advantage of the region's favourable climate conditions.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 20, 2019 | 6:44 am

Petra Diamonds appoints new CEO, share price rises

Analysts said appointing Richard Duffy, who has held finance posts…

Reuters | February 18, 2019 | 1:07 pm

Famed Cullinan mine banks on big diamonds to drive down debt

It could take 'between five and 10 years' to clear…

Reuters | February 14, 2019 | 10:35 am

Heart-shaped diamond found in time for Valentine’s Day

The unusual gem found by Alrosa weighs 65.7 carats.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 14, 2019 | 7:10 am

Alrosa exhibits largest pink diamond ever found in Russia

The Russian miner sees encouraging prospects from colourful diamonds, market…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2019 | 3:14 am

Gemfields Mozambique mine to yield rubies for over 20 years

An independent report has confirmed the Montepuez mine holds the largest deposit of rubies in the world, with projected output of 432 million carats over 21 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2015 | 4:13 am

Alrosa’s rough diamonds sales down 22% in first half of the year

The Russian company, hit by a sustained slowdown in the diamond market, said its rough diamond have declined by 6% in the first six months of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2015 | 10:00 am

Canadian ministers urged to better prevent damage from mining

Federal Natural Resources Minister, Greg Rickford, argues that the federal government is taking the right steps through new legislation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2015 | 5:57 am

Lucara gets $69 million from first diamond sale, amid tough market conditions

The star of the show was a 341.9 carat diamond —unveiled in April —, which sold for $20.55 million

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2015 | 4:11 am

Commodities rout hits diamond industry, prices down 3.4 pct in first half of 2015

In the past year, they've lost 9.4% of their value, the recently launched Zimnisky Global Rough Diamond Price Index shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2015 | 8:20 am

These are the top business risks mining and metals firms face

Getting — and keeping — a social license to operate, as well as resource nationalism, remain among the top five business risks for the industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2015 | 7:50 am

U.S. woman finds 8.52-carat diamond at Arkansas Park

The sparkly, white diamond half the size of a quarter is the fifth largest found since the park was established in 1972.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2015 | 2:22 am

The missing diamond shortage

If you’ve ever been to a diamond investment pitch you’ve probably seen ‘The Chart,’ the one where diamond demand soars, while supply trails forlornly in its wake.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2015 | 12:59 am

When it comes to conflict mining regulation, should one size fit all?

Conflict mining remains an important issue, and one we are beginning to see governments step in to address in different ways.

Sonal Sinha | July 1, 2015 | 6:25 am

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