South Africa mine dam collapse highlights patchy regulation

The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste.

Reuters | September 23, 2022 | 7:32 am

Russia’s secret gem sales are dividing the diamond world

There’s a handful of Indian and Belgian buyers who are snapping up large volumes of Russian diamonds at lucrative terms.

Bloomberg News | September 17, 2022 | 3:48 pm

After South African dam collapse, mine waste to be pumped into historical pit

An earlier decision to move the waste into the pit could have relieved pressure on the tailings dam which burst on Sunday morning.

Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 12:38 pm

Petra Diamonds to pay dividends after three-year turnaround

CEO Richard Duffy said the results capped "the turnround begun three years ago” amid a diamond market that “remains broadly supportive.”

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2022 | 6:23 am

Strange diamonds from ancient dwarf planet could be key for next-gen machinery

Researchers say lonsdaleite could aid the production of ultra-hard machine parts.

Staff Writer | September 13, 2022 | 6:06 am

Dubai-based owner of South Africa mine waste dam probing breach

The collapse of the dam triggered heavy flooding and resulted in three people dying and property being damaged.

Reuters | September 12, 2022 | 7:02 am

South Africa mine dam wall collapses, killing one and injuring 40

The disaster occurred in the diamond mining town of Jagersfontein.

Reuters | September 11, 2022 | 9:56 am

Diamond-formation process inside earth’s core unveiled

Researchers have found that due to the conditions of the core-mantle boundary carbon comes out of a liquid iron-metal alloy and forms diamonds.

Staff Writer | September 11, 2022 | 7:10 am

Williamson Pink Star unveiled at Dubai Diamond Exchange

Expected to fetch over $21 million, the diamond has the potential to set a new price per carat record given its purity.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2022 | 11:24 am

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