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This deserted African mining town is almost flooded by sand… and ghosts

In the early 1900s, after the discovery of diamonds in the southern Namib desert, German miners flocked to the area, developing this unique town known as Kolmanskop.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 4:32 pm

Lucapa Diamond locks two-year license extensions for its Lulo mine in Angola

Lucapa Diamond has got a two-year extension for its Lulo Diamond concession in Angola, granted by said the country's Ministry of Geology and Mines.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 4, 2014 | 5:53 pm

Stakeholders applaud as first round of SEC conflict minerals reports filed

A coalition of NGOs and sustainable and responsible investors has released a list of criteria to assist in evaluating the reports.

Responsible Sourcing Network | June 3, 2014 | 11:58 pm

Most US companies ‘unsure’ of whether they use conflict minerals in their products

First reports submitted to the US and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seem vague.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2014 | 5:19 pm

Kimberley Diamonds restarts Botswana Lerala mine

The Australian miner said it plans to spend $15 million to restart the operation, with work is expected to begin in the first half of 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2014 | 1:51 pm

Golconda diamond fails to find buyer at Christie’s auction in Hong Kong

It was expected to fetch up to $10 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2014 | 6:44 pm

De Beers plans for Snap Lake mine challenged by locals

The firm wants to change its water licence to double the current chloride limit pumped into nearby lake.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2014 | 3:09 pm

Largest Golconda diamond goes under Christie’s hammer in Hong Kong

It is expected to fetch up to $10 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2014 | 4:29 pm

Rio Tinto to launch virtual tour of its Canadian Diavik diamond mine

The virtual reality headset will debut at the JCK Luxury Show in Las Vegas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2014 | 2:41 pm

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