Diamond Top Stories

Alrosa says mines largest gem-quality diamond in Russia in decade

The 390.7-carat diamond was mined at one of the company's mines in the Republic of Sakha.

Reuters | September 9, 2023 | 11:24 pm

De Beers trusts talks will avoid strike at Venetia mine

The miner has presented a five-year wage deal that should…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2023 | 6:36 am

South African union plans wage strike at De Beers’ Venetia mine

South Africa's biggest mineworker union said its members were demanding…

Reuters | September 5, 2023 | 7:14 am

Alrosa starts construction of giant new diamond mine

The project would require estimated investment of 121.5 billion roubles…

Reuters | September 4, 2023 | 9:21 am

Diamond prices are in free fall in one key corner of the market

An increasing number of Americans are choosing engagement rings made…

Bloomberg News | September 3, 2023 | 11:50 am

World’s top jewellery maker Pandora ditches mined diamonds

The Pandora Brilliance collection, to be launched across US and Canada, is also the first crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2022 | 3:49 am

Lucara Diamond starts shaft-sinking at $547m Karowe mine expansion

The underground expansion of the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, will extend its productive life until 2040.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2022 | 6:37 am

Diamond exploration hits a new low — even as rough prices soar

In Canada last year, coal exploration attracted more spending than diamond exploration.

Alisha Hiyate | August 3, 2022 | 10:01 am

The Australian diamonds that no one can see

“This discovery will influence our understanding of the tectonic models and how the eastern coast of Australia formed.”

Staff Writer | August 3, 2022 | 6:06 am

Debswana diamond sales jump 54% in first half of 2022

Sales were driven by strong jewelry demand in the US market.

Reuters | July 29, 2022 | 8:01 am

Anglo American cuts dividend as inflation, extreme weather erode earnings

Anglo joined rival miners, including Rio Tinto and Freeport-McMoRan, in reporting lower profits.

Reuters | July 28, 2022 | 7:55 am

Lundin Group founder Lukas Lundin dies at age 64

The mining entrepreneur died in Geneva at the age of 64, following a two-year battle with brain cancer.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 27, 2022 | 9:04 am

Lucapa finds giant pink diamond said to be Angola’s largest in 300 years

The 170-carat pink diamond, named the “Lulo Rose”, will be sold later this year through an international tender.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2022 | 3:49 am

Botswana president sees progress on diamond pact with De Beers

Botswana and De Beers are working out the “finer” details of a new diamond sales pact.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2022 | 2:16 pm

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