Star Diamond, Minespider launch passport to comply with new G7 rulesPassport contains all key information about the diamond, including its provenance data, unique DNA, size, shape, color, carat, clarity, cut, and specific inclusions.Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:20 am
BHP-Anglo American potential merger: It’s all about copperThe world’s largest miner wants to buy Anglo American, but…Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2024 | 7:52 am
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
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
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