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Mark Cutifani appointed to Diamond Standard’s board of advisors

Cutifani was CEO from 2013 to 2022 of Anglo, one of the world’s largest mining companies, and chairman of De Beers, the leading diamond mine operator and marketer of natural diamonds.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 11:29 am

South African billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots

The 82-year-old serial investor has dived into something that harkens…

Bloomberg News | February 26, 2024 | 9:23 am

What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge

Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release…

Paul Zimnisky | February 25, 2024 | 6:45 am

Anglo American to review assets after writedowns and profit plunge

The miner has announced a $1.6 billion impairment charge on…

Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 9:51 am

TIMELINE: Anglo American’s efforts to tackle weak commodity prices

Anglo American said it will review its assets after a…

Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 6:49 am

Researchers push for using microbes to recover minerals, store carbon from mine tailings

A new technique uses microbes to recover metals and store carbon from mine tailings.

Staff Writer | April 28, 2023 | 5:05 am

Anglo American’s copper output up 28% in first quarter

Production hit 178,100 tonnes of copper in Q1 mainly due to the ramp-up of its newly opened Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2023 | 3:53 am

Storm Mountain Diamonds finds giant pink rock in Lesotho

The 108.39ct fancy pink diamond is said to be one of the largest roughs of the colour ever found in Africa, behind the 170ct “Lulo Rose”.

Staff Writer | April 21, 2023 | 6:23 am

Rare zircon samples give new clues on earth’s ancient dwellers

Old and rare examples of zircon with graphite inclusions tell the story of ancient life on earth.

Staff Writer | April 13, 2023 | 5:11 am

Botswana threatens break-up with De Beers in push for better diamond deal

The nation is seeking a larger share of rough diamonds and revenues from its long-standing partner De Beers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2023 | 3:49 am

De Beers finds diamond within a diamond, names it the “Beating Heart”

The 0.33-carat rough diamond has an internal cavity enclosing a smaller loose diamond, which moves around within the space.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2023 | 5:23 am

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Mark Cutifani appointed to Diamond Standard’s board of advisors

South African billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots

What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge

Anglo American to review assets after writedowns and profit plunge

TIMELINE: Anglo American’s efforts to tackle weak commodity prices

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Researchers push for using microbes to recover minerals, store carbon from mine tailings

Anglo American’s copper output up 28% in first quarter

Storm Mountain Diamonds finds giant pink rock in Lesotho

Rare zircon samples give new clues on earth’s ancient dwellers

Botswana threatens break-up with De Beers in push for better diamond deal

De Beers finds diamond within a diamond, names it the “Beating Heart”

Amazon looks to grow diamonds in bid to boost computer networks

“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auction

Botswana Diamonds begins mining in South Africa