October 16, 2025

Illegal miners kill two police officers at Gemfields ruby mine

Gemfields said that about 40 illegal miners stormed the Montepuez mine gate, assaulting police officers stationed there.

October 15, 2025

Namibia central bank chief calls for diamond royalty relief extension

In 2021, Namibia cut its royalty rate from 10% to 5% until 2025 to help Namdeb extend its land-based operations to 2042.

October 15, 2025

Botswana’s ODC sets first contract diamond sales for November

A clause in the previous deal, which prevented ODC from directly competing with De Beers on contract sales, has fallen away.

October 10, 2025

Botswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule for mines

The country is the world's top diamond producer by value and an emerging copper mining hotspot.

October 9, 2025

Anglo American draws Botswana into $5B De Beers sale talks

Anglo will hold direct talks with selected bidders alongside Botswana, which owns 15% of De Beers through its Debswana joint venture.

October 8, 2025

Anglo CEO still sees future in Africa despite shrinking footprint

The miner has exited its coal and platinum operations in South Africa.

October 7, 2025

Op-Ed: Authenticity over polish — what OnlyFans can teach junior mining

OnlyFans' success teaches the junior mining sector to modernize its communication, moving beyond outdated, dry styles.

September 30, 2025

Namibia cautious about Angola’s De Beers co-ownership plan

The country will assess the diamond industry, affected by weak demand and the rise of lab-grown gems.

September 26, 2025

Diamond sale fails in Botswana as buyers refuse to pay up

State trader Okavango Diamond Co. had offered about 1 million carats of rough stones in Thursday’s “closed” tender.

September 24, 2025

Angola joins race for stake in De Beers

Angola seeks a minority stake to create a pan-African ownership model, preventing any single country from dominating De Beers.