Anglo American confirms non-binding offer from BHPThe proposal comprises an all-share offer for Anglo American by BHP.Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 4:26 pm
BHP targets Anglo American in bid valued at $39 billionTakeover would represent the first mega deal among the world’s…Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 3:39 pm
Gem Diamonds finds 169 carat stone in LesothoThis is the fourth greater than 100 carat Type II…Staff Writer | April 22, 2024 | 4:58 am
Oxygen “whiffs” play a role in the formation of ore deposits Oxygen “whiffs" may have changed the earth’s mantle, altering the continental crust's composition and forming ore deposits. Staff Writer | September 3, 2023 | 7:53 am
India asks US to release funds frozen over suspected Russia diamond link – sources India has asked the US to release $26 million belonging to at least two Indian diamond firms frozen due to their alleged trade links with Alrosa. Reuters | August 30, 2023 | 8:28 am
Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systems Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries. Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 10:23 am
Lucara unearths 692-carat diamond at Karowe mine in Botswana The diamond represents the fourth +300 carat diamond recovered year to date. Staff Writer | August 22, 2023 | 11:32 am
De Beers to aid employees in evacuation amid wildfires in Canada’s Northwest Territories Canadian officials ordered the evacuation of Yellowknife and several smaller communities on Wednesday. Reuters | August 17, 2023 | 7:47 am
Lucara Diamond to replace CEO Eira Thomas She will be replaced by William Lamb, who served as chief executive from May 2011 to February 2018. Staff Writer | August 14, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Alrosa reports strong diamond sales despite sanctions The company reported a first-half net profit of $551 million. Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 7:44 am
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