Diamond Top Stories

Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief

Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 3:39 am

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of…

Frik Els | April 5, 2024 | 9:47 am

Quebec has seen an explosion of lithium spodumene discoveries in…

Henry Lazenby | April 3, 2024 | 1:11 pm

Researchers say the Orapa deposits are enriching humanity’s understanding of…

Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 6:06 am

The delay underscores the challenges that companies face as Canada's…

Reuters | March 30, 2024 | 1:28 pm

The project would require estimated investment of 121.5 billion roubles ($1.26 billion), with production to start in 2032.

Reuters | September 4, 2023 | 9:21 am

An increasing number of Americans are choosing engagement rings made from lab-grown stones.

Bloomberg News | September 3, 2023 | 11:50 am

Oxygen “whiffs” play a role in the formation of ore deposits

Oxygen “whiffs" may have changed the earth’s mantle, altering the continental crust's composition and forming ore deposits.

Staff Writer | September 3, 2023 | 7:53 am

India has asked the US to release $26 million belonging to at least two Indian diamond firms frozen due to their alleged trade links with Alrosa.

Reuters | August 30, 2023 | 8:28 am

Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries.

Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 10:23 am