Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the warDespite the hype, man-made diamonds only account for 20% of global diamond jewellery sales and analysts expect their price to fall.Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 8:20 am
BHP bombshell puts South African mining in a holeSouth African officials have so far given BHP’s proposal a…Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 9:51 am
BHP’s high-stakes tilt for Anglo puts regulators in spotlightThe proposed $39 billion combination has more than enough components…Bloomberg News | May 3, 2024 | 4:56 am
Anglo CEO says miners must make “tough decisions” to remain profitable Duncan Wanblad said on Thursday mining companies have to confront tough decisions such as cutting costs as weak metal prices hit earnings. Reuters | October 5, 2023 | 11:04 am
Lucapa Diamonds names Selby CEO and MD Nick Selby, who joined Lucapa in 2014, took the helm in August this year after former boss Stephen Wetherall stepped down. Staff Writer | October 5, 2023 | 5:47 am
Ranked: The world’s top diamond mining countries, by carats and value Only 22 countries in the world engage in rough diamond production. Visual Capitalist | October 4, 2023 | 9:00 am
De Beers signs 10-year sales deal for Botswana diamonds The pact with Botswana’s government covers a new 10-year sales deal for Debswana’s rough diamond production through to 2033. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2023 | 8:37 am
Lucara Diamond ends HB Trading sale agreement The Canadian diamond miner cited a “material breach of financial commitments” by the Belgian manufacturer as the reason for the split. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 3:53 am
Alrosa suspends diamond supply for Sept-Oct – India’s trade body The move aims to avert a supply glut in the global market and aid diamond prices amid weak demand. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 7:34 am
Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine as a source of the world’s biggest and high-quality pink diamonds. Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 7:00 am
Poland proposes ban on Russian diamonds, LPG in new sanctions package The Polish proposal will now be considered by the European Commission. Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 9:39 am
G7 to launch Russian diamond ban in bid to curb revenues, Belgium says A ban on imports of Russian diamonds is expected to be agreed by Group of Seven nations in the next two or three weeks. Reuters | September 15, 2023 | 7:46 am