Diamond Top Stories

Brazilian President changes decades-old mining laws to lure investment, protect environment

The two separate decrees aim at making the local industry more competitive and sustainable, while while implementing rules on the collection of higher mining royalties.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2018 | 9:55 am

Brazil’s President to change mining regulations as early as next week

Michel Temer is expected to issue a decree next week…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2018 | 10:15 am

Botswana Diamonds grabs rights for ‘high potential’ S. African prospect

Area is close to the Venetia mine, operated by De…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2018 | 7:50 am

Angola eases controls over diamond sector, to double output in four years

President Joao Lourenço said changes aim at attracting more investment,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2018 | 3:42 am

Metal prices, financing, exploration and assays are all up

No longer under water.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 1, 2018 | 2:13 pm

Dominion Diamond applies for Ekati mine extension permit

It would extend the life of the mine by 10 to 20 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2013 | 3:54 pm

Rio sells stake in Clermont coal to Glencore for $1bn

The mining giant is selling its 50.1% stake in Clermont coal mine to a company jointly owned by Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo Corporation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2013 | 12:24 pm

Angola’s diamond industry to regain record production levels —report

The country is also known for its significant gold and oil reserves.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2013 | 5:31 pm

Diamond values increase at Firestone mine in Lesotho

Company released results of independent analysis conducted over the past 22 months at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2013 | 12:42 pm

Federal government approves Gahcho Kue

Minister's approval comes on recommendation from aboriginal review board.

Ana Komnenic | October 22, 2013 | 6:40 pm

Jupiter forecast: cloudy with chance of diamonds

Together with Saturn, these planets may be massive diamond mines say researchers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2013 | 6:37 pm

Teen finds 3.85-carat teardrop-shaped diamond at Arkansas park

The girl named the rock "God's Jewel," which is the 396th precious rocks found so far this year at the park.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2013 | 5:25 pm

Chile’s Collahuasi boosts Anglo American results, logs copper record

Anglo's Collahuasi copper mine more than doubled output to 63,600 tonnes, way above analysts’ expectations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2013 | 11:50 am

Zimbabwe’s $2bn diamond revenue nowhere to be found

So far, no legal action has been taken against people allegedly involved in diamond-related corruption.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2013 | 6:03 pm

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