Oxygen “whiffs” play a role in the formation of ore depositsOxygen “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 – sourcesIndia has asked the US to release $26 million belonging…Reuters | August 30, 2023 | 8:28 am
Lucara unearths 692-carat diamond at Karowe mine in BotswanaThe diamond represents the fourth +300 carat diamond recovered year…Staff Writer | August 22, 2023 | 11:32 am
De Beers Canada receives fine for 2017 Snap Lake diesel spill An investigation revealed that up to 1,125 litres of diesel spilled during a fuel transfer between two above-ground storage tanks. Staff Writer | July 26, 2022 | 10:45 am
Pangolin Diamonds to buy Amulet’s assets in Botswana By acquiring all issued and outstanding shares of Amulet Botswana, the miner will add the BK11 mine to its portfolio. Staff Writer | July 26, 2022 | 6:54 am
Fifty-thousand-year-old diamonds may be used to design ultra-hard yet malleable electronics Researchers say diamonds formed during a high-energy shock wave from an asteroid collision around 50,000 years ago have unique and exceptional properties. Staff Writer | July 24, 2022 | 8:00 am
De Beers boosts 2022 guidance despite drop in output The miner expects to produce 32m-34m carats, up from 30m-33m carats thanks to what it calls “robust demand” from US customers. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2022 | 7:54 am
Amorphous carbon may be useful for solar energy conversion Researchers are using a new framework for understanding the electronic properties of amorphous carbon. Staff Writer | July 20, 2022 | 5:05 am
Gemfields on alert as insurgent attacks creep closer to Montepuez An incident took place on July 13, about 30 km from the Cabo Delgado province's ruby mine, but operations have not been halted. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 20, 2022 | 3:51 am
Petra Diamonds annual revenue up 44% on US demand for gems The company, which operates three mines in South Africa and one in Tanzania, sold 11% fewer diamonds in the year ended June 30. Reuters | July 19, 2022 | 7:46 am
Gem Diamonds unearths 114-carat diamond at Letšeng Diamonds larger than 100 carats recovered at the mine in Lesotho contribute between 70% and 80% of the company's revenue every year. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2022 | 6:17 am
Botswana Diamonds kicks off drilling at Thorny River’s high-grade area The exploration program focuses on the recently discovered high-grade geophysical area of the diamond project. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 18, 2022 | 6:41 am