Lucara Diamond names new CEO, invests in digital sales platformTogether with naming new top execs. the Canadian miner is acquiring Clara Diamond Solutions, which uses blockchain technology to trace diamonds as they move through the supply chain.Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2018 | 3:37 am
5 record breaking gemstones even billionaires can’t buyThe global economy is booming and demand for precious jewels,…Oilprice.com | February 24, 2018 | 2:00 pm
De Beers diamond output to peak this year thanks to Gahcho KueThe unit of Anglo American intends to mine as much…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2018 | 4:45 am
Saskatchewan mining industry needs thousands of new workers Industry reps say up to 15,000 skilled people are needed in the next 10 years. Kerry Hall | May 28, 2013 | 9:05 pm
Petra Diamonds sells rare blue gem for $16.9m The high quality coloured gem was extracted from the Cullinan mine in South Africa. Kerry Hall | May 27, 2013 | 9:03 pm
Central African Republic banned from international diamonds trade — watchdog Ban comes several weeks after rebels seized control of the country from former President François Bozizé. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2013 | 6:08 pm
Canada’s main diamond producer names new President and COO Chantal Lavoie's previous experience includes managing positions at Barrick Gold Corporation's Goldstrike and De Beers' operations in Canada. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2013 | 2:00 pm
Tony Blair called to rescue mining employees in Guinea Ibrahima Touré and Issaga Bangoura have been in prison for over a month. MINING.com Editor | May 26, 2013 | 11:20 pm
Diamond miner Alrosa’s Q1 production dropped 7.5% Market conditions favoured higher rough demand as global supplies decreased, said the firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2013 | 5:03 pm
Lucara sells 239 carat rough diamond for $5.75m The whole tender of 15 gems sold for $24.85 million. Kerry Hall | May 23, 2013 | 7:20 pm
Rio Tinto Diamonds launches Diavik auction platform, changes CFO New auction platform allows Rio to place the majority of its production through supply agreements. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2013 | 9:45 am
Tanzania has enough diamond supply for the next 50 years: report Tanzania’s main diamond mine, Williamson, has a potential mine life of over 50 years, although the current mine plan only accounts for 18 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2013 | 7:01 pm