Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop

Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 3:33 am

G-7 and EU looking at ways to track and trace Russian diamonds

Previous EU attempts to sanction Russian gems have run into resistance from importer nations such as Belgium.

Bloomberg News | February 19, 2023 | 10:40 am

De Beers confident talks will deliver a Botswana diamond deal

The Anglo American unit is in talks with the Botswana government to extend mining rights that expire in 2029.

Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 9:56 am

Gemfields evacuates exploration camp in Mozambique after attack

The coloured gems miner has halted operations and vacated its 75%-owned Nairoto Resources exploration camp after an insurgent attack on a nearby village.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2023 | 3:43 am

De Beers diamond deal threatened as Botswana says it’s ready to walk away

Botswana President said his government is prepared to walk away from negotiations if he’s not satisfied with the division of revenues.

Bloomberg News | February 13, 2023 | 6:43 am

Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

Botswana is reviewing its mines and minerals legislation to "tighten up" laws on mine rehabilitation.

Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 12:22 pm

Fancy colour diamond prices up 3.9% in 2022

Prices for yellow diamonds climbed by 4.6% from the previous year, followed by a 3.9% rise in pinks and 1.8% in blues, the FCRF says.

Staff Writer | February 8, 2023 | 6:14 am

Angola seeks dual listing for diamond miner Endiama, to sell 5-10% stake first

Endiama plans to more than double its diamond production between 2022 and 2027.

Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 4:47 am

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Botswana sets aside $65m to buy 24% stake in gem trader HB Antwerp

De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sector

Rio Tinto unit faces criminal case in Canada over injured worker

Swiss ban Russian diamond imports, joining latest EU sanctions

Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada’s Northwest, six dead

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