February 14, 2023 Gemfields evacuates exploration camp in Mozambique after attack The coloured gems miner has halted operations and vacated its 75%-owned Nairoto Resources exploration camp after an insurgent attack on a nearby village.
February 13, 2023 De Beers diamond deal threatened as Botswana says it’s ready to walk away Botswana President said his government is prepared to walk away from negotiations if he’s not satisfied with the division of revenues.
February 9, 2023 Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals Botswana is reviewing its mines and minerals legislation to "tighten up" laws on mine rehabilitation.
February 8, 2023 Fancy colour diamond prices up 3.9% in 2022 Prices for yellow diamonds climbed by 4.6% from the previous year, followed by a 3.9% rise in pinks and 1.8% in blues, the FCRF says.
February 8, 2023 Angola seeks dual listing for diamond miner Endiama, to sell 5-10% stake first Endiama plans to more than double its diamond production between 2022 and 2027.
February 7, 2023 Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability.
February 6, 2023 Petra Diamonds open to M&A deals, CEO says Petra invited merger and acquisition proposals on Monday.
January 31, 2023 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.
January 31, 2023 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.
January 31, 2023 Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in Congo Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" for mineral resources driving conflict and exploitation.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
