Nomads may have taken over Egypt’s emerald mines before the fall of the Roman Empire

Roman Empire emerald mines may have fallen into the hands of nomads as early as the 4th century, new research has found.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 3, 2022 | 4:53 am

A company controlled by Dan Gertler will return mining and oil assets to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2022 | 8:00 am

Miners have added evidence that the global market for roughs diamonds and jewellery has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2022 | 4:09 am

Company is bringing its sales activities back to Botswana's capital almost two years after Covid-19 hit.

Reuters | February 24, 2022 | 8:04 am

Russia-focused miners collapse on Ukraine invasion

Mining and energy firms with ties to Russia were hit by Moscow’s wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, while oil topped $105 a barrel.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2022 | 3:44 am

Botswana’s state-run diamond trader reported record revenue last year.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2022 | 7:26 am

The DRC is in negotiations with Dan Gertler’s Fleurette Group, which controls mining and oil permits throughout the Central African country.

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2022 | 10:55 am

The more than 15-carat De Beers Cullinan Blue diamond was mined in 2021 at South Africa's Cullinan mine.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 10:17 am

The diamond industry has rebounded since the start of the pandemic as stuck-at-home consumers bought stones.

Bloomberg News | February 10, 2022 | 7:11 am