Petra Diamonds says it urgently needs to raise $178m to cut debtPetra has been hit by production delays, strikes, a confiscated consignment of diamonds and a strong South African rand.Reuters | May 24, 2018 | 10:23 am
Russian diamond producer Alrosa says H1 sales to exceed initial expectationsAlrosa's 2018 production is expected at 36.6 million carats but…Reuters | May 24, 2018 | 9:31 am
Why rough diamond prices are at a 52-week highForecasted industry fundamentals point to an environment favoring higher diamond…Paul Zimnisky | May 22, 2018 | 12:02 pm
Russia seizes 57,000 diamonds and gemstones from accused official The ex-defence official is accused of 12 counts of corruption. Ana Komnenic | October 4, 2013 | 9:41 pm
Firestone revenue jumps 52% Focuses on ramping up producing in Lesotho, with goal of over one million carats per year. Ana Komnenic | October 4, 2013 | 5:15 pm
Belo Sun ups gold estimate at flagship project in Brazil Measured and indicated pit constrained mineral resources now stand at 5.1 million ounces of gold, up almost 10% from a previous estimate. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2013 | 5:01 pm
Done deal: Rio sells mothballed Blair Athol coal mine to Linc Energy Acquisition comes a day after Linc said it wants to get de-listed from the Australian market to re-list it in Singapore, in hopes of luring Asian investors. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2013 | 2:10 pm
Brazil Minerals posts 84% jump in diamond sales Its diamond and gold processing plant is the largest of its type in Latin America. Ana Komnenic | October 2, 2013 | 8:44 pm
Rio Tinto to sell closed Blair Athol coal mine Talks with Linc Energy Ltd are said to be at an advanced stage and an agreement may be announced as soon as tomorrow. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2013 | 6:06 pm
Russia slashes stake in top diamond miner Alrosa, set it for $1.6-bn float Alrosa’s shares took off on the news, adding as much as 9% Wednesday, the highest level since December 2011. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2013 | 1:37 pm
Namibia diamond miner’s extraordinary tax burden 55% tax rate and 10% royalty on turnover makes life difficult for marine miner Namdeb. Frik Els | October 1, 2013 | 7:18 pm
39% of Canada’s mining executives will retire within 5 years And only 22% of companies have any sort of succession plan in place. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2013 | 4:07 pm