Diamond Top Stories

Rethinking mining strategies among the top-10 global trends to shape 2019

Mining companies now need to determine how to operate in a market that is characterized by rising stakeholder demands, a widening talent gap, as well as dwindling access to key inputs such as energy and water, says Deloitte in its latest annual report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2019 | 6:00 am

Russia’s Alrosa finds its largest diamond in over two years

The 191.46-carat stone was found earlier this month at the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2019 | 5:28 am

Lucara recovers 240-ct gem from Karowe

Since mining began in 2012 at Karowe, a total of…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 28, 2019 | 3:11 pm

Lucara on track to develop underground operation at Karowe

The goal is to extend the Botswanan mine life from…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 24, 2019 | 7:16 am

Anglo American rides out iron ore hitches in strong 2018

Copper production reached a five-year high, more than offsetting output…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2019 | 6:10 am

Russia’s Alrosa diamonds output up 6% in Q1

The miner also said that revenue from rough diamond sales was set to reach at least $1.1 billion, even though its first-quarter rough diamond prices dropped by 3%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2015 | 3:37 am

Scientists reveal diamond bearing rocks more common than originally thought

A team of Australian scientists have, for the first time, identified the exact source of diamond-bearing rocks known as orangeites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 9:55 am

‘Perfect’ 100-carat diamond goes under Sotheby’s hammer

The flawless, 100-carat diamond could fetch up to $25 million when it goes under Sotheby's hammer in New York on Tuesday

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 6:35 am

Denham Capital’s Caroline Donally on private equity in mining

Director of $1bn fund discusses Denham's unique approach, the vibrant parts of the M&A market and what juniors should do to attract capital.

Frik Els | April 17, 2015 | 1:27 pm

At least 19 dead after illegal mine collapses in Tanzania

The accident occurred on Thursday night at Kahama district, Shinyanga region, near Acacia Mining's licensed Bulyanhulu gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2015 | 10:10 am

Lucapa Diamond unearths 63.05-carat rock from Angola mine

It's the largest diamond Lucapa has recovered in Lulo since the mine began commercial operations in January.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2015 | 8:24 am

Gold, platinum and diamonds bike a real luxury

This $54,000 Cipollini bike features 40 grams of 18-carat gold, 122 grams of platinum, and 17 carats of black and white diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2015 | 3:45 am

EU lawmakers to limit import of conflict minerals

The lawmakers voted 22 to 16 to strengthen a draft law requiring importers, smelters and refiners to certify their goods are conflict-free.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2015 | 6:30 am

Quebec mining fund ready to pull trigger on $1bn investments

Quebec's $1 billion Capital Mines Hydrocarbures fund is close to buying equity stakes in mining projects outside iron ore worth as much as $200m a shot.

Frik Els | April 8, 2015 | 12:49 pm

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