Swiss ban Russian diamond imports, joining latest EU sanctionsBern has agreed to adopt the 12th round of sanctions implemented by the EU in December.Reuters | January 31, 2024 | 9:51 am
Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada’s Northwest, six deadFour passengers and two crew members died after a small…Reuters | January 24, 2024 | 3:15 am
Canada gives mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its resourcesNunavut is home to some of the minerals critical for…Reuters | January 18, 2024 | 7:41 am
South Africa reports safest year in mining, government urges more A total of 1,946 serious injuries were reported in 2022, down from 2,123 a year earlier, report shows. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 10:18 am
Diamond sales at Botswana’s Debswana hit record high in 2022 Sales of diamonds from Debswana stood at $4.588 billion in 2022 compared to $3.466 billion in 2021. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 9:02 am
Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in Congo Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" for mineral resources driving conflict and exploitation. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 8:58 am
Fosun weighs sale of Belgian diamond-grading firm IGI The Chinese conglomerate is working with Deutsche Bank AG on the potential divestment of the International Gemological Institute. Bloomberg News | January 12, 2023 | 7:55 am
Superdeep diamond reveals new info on earth’s geological processes A superdeep diamond recovered in Guinea has become the messenger of new information on plate tectonics. Staff Writer | January 12, 2023 | 5:06 am
RANKED: World’s richest diamond mines The Mining Intelligence latest top ten list ranks the world’s richest diamond mines, delineated by production and estimated value. MINING.com Editor | December 27, 2022 | 9:00 am
Stolen Dresden diamonds recovered in Berlin police raid Police special forces found 31 items representing a “significant part” of the artifacts stolen from Dresden's Green Vault. Bloomberg News | December 17, 2022 | 7:18 pm
Anglo American cuts 2023 copper output target on poor Chilean ore grades The company said production at its South African unit Kumba Iron Ore will be dented by poor rail capacity. Reuters | December 9, 2022 | 6:24 am
Lucapa achieves highest diamond recovery at Angola mine The Lulo mine haul consist of 20 diamonds weighing a combined 15.51 carats from just one kimberlite bulk sample. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 8, 2022 | 6:45 am