Zimbabwe stockpiles 300,000 carats of diamonds

Stockpiling follows new regulations that compel miners to pay half of their royalties using commodities.

Bloomberg News | August 13, 2023 | 11:49 am

Rio Tinto to build Canada’s largest solar plant to power Diavik mine

The facility will be equipped with bi-facial panels that can also generate energy from the light that reflects off the snow.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 10, 2023 | 9:16 am

Lucara reports fourth diamond recovery north of 1,000 carats

The diamond, measuring 82.2 x 42.8 x 34.2 mm, is described as a type IIa top-white gem of high quality.

Staff Writer | August 9, 2023 | 8:30 am

Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes

Modern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.

Staff Writer | August 6, 2023 | 7:24 am

Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South Africa

The miner said the proof of concept currently running at Marsfontein has provided key information for the development of Thorny River.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2023 | 9:29 am

Diamond sales at Debswana slump 17% on weak demand

Debswana sold diamonds worth $2.179 billion in H1, compared to $2.622 billion in the same period last year.

Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 7:48 am

Tectonic breakup generates diamonds, researchers find

Study could shape the future of the diamond exploration industry, informing where diamonds are most likely to be found.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 8:26 am

De Beers $2.3bn Venetia mine expansion yields first diamonds

De Beers stopped its 30-year open pit mining operations at Venetia last year to transition to the underground section of the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2023 | 5:55 am

New draft decree proposes limiting issuance of mining titles in Colombia’s vulnerable ecosystems

Colombia’s government made public a draft decree aimed at setting new criteria for establishing temporary natural reserves within the context of mining and environmental regulations.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 23, 2023 | 11:15 am

First

Last

Russia confirms deal to buy part of Alrosa’s output

Alrosa agrees to sell some production to the state

Star Diamond acquires Rio Tinto’s 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project

Researchers evaluate paths to create super diamonds

Gemfields loses sparkle as profit falls 86% on cancelled auction

Create FREE account or log in

to receive MINING.COM digests