Diamond Top Stories

URA raises $1.25m to restart South African emerald mine

The Gravelotte mine, operational between 1929 and 2002, was one of the world's largest emerald mines in the 1950s and 1960s .

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

Liberia’s President-elect Boakai to review mining concessions

The West African country has rich mineral reserves of diamonds,…

Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 12:49 pm

Kremlin, facing diamond ban, says EU sanctions have ‘boomerang effect’

EU diplomatic sources said last week the proposal under discussion…

Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:04 am

Lucapa puts Merlin feasibility study on back burner

The diamond miner will focus on assessing a smaller scale,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2023 | 5:13 am

EU proposes to ban Russian diamonds from start of 2024

The proposal is part of a new sanctions package to…

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:02 am

De Beers names Equinor’s Al Cook as new CEO

Cook joins at the start of 2023 from Europe's top gas supplier, where he held an executive vice-president position.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2022 | 5:18 am

When art meets mining

A photographer explores the relationship between humans and the natural environment by capturing some of South Africa’s most famous mines.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 9, 2022 | 7:48 am

Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks

World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors.

Frik Els | October 5, 2022 | 3:40 pm

De Beers rough diamond sales for eighth cycle of the year at $500 million

Sales declined 21.6% from the previous Sight but were flat compared to the same period last year.

Staff Writer | October 5, 2022 | 12:56 pm

Ukraine opposes Belarus bid to lead conflict diamond organization

Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to push its ally Belarus to the top of an international diamond certification body.

Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:12 am

Zimbabwe wants half of royalties paid in gems, precious metals

The Treasury was concerned that the country does not have reserves of the minerals.

Bloomberg News | September 30, 2022 | 8:48 am

Alrosa discovers 22 new diamond deposits in Zimbabwe

Alrosa will only be allowed to work on two of the diamond deposits, while the rest will be made available to other investors.

Bloomberg News | September 28, 2022 | 11:59 am

Another mine dam wall collapses in South Africa

There were no immediate reports of any injuries or deaths from the latest dam wall collapse at the dormant diamond mine, which was once owned by De Beers.

Reuters | September 27, 2022 | 3:11 pm

Transparency International urges EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, Alrosa

More sanctions on individuals - including those involved in organizing Moscow's ad hoc votes in occupied east Ukraine on joining Russia - are also expected.

Reuters | September 26, 2022 | 9:31 am

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