Lucara Diamond to replace CEO Eira ThomasShe will be replaced by William Lamb, who served as chief executive from May 2011 to February 2018.Staff Writer | August 14, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Alrosa reports strong diamond sales despite sanctionsThe company reported a first-half net profit of $551 million.Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 7:44 am
Rio Tinto to build Canada’s largest solar plant to power Diavik mineThe facility will be equipped with bi-facial panels that can…MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 10, 2023 | 9:16 am
Congo seals deal with Israeli billionaire to recover assets 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
Strong diamond demand boosts Lucara revenue, Petra sales 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
De Beers returns diamond sights to Gaborone as travel opens up 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
Surging diamond demand helps Botswana trader post record sales Botswana’s state-run diamond trader reported record revenue last year. Bloomberg News | February 22, 2022 | 7:26 am
Congo nears deal with Israeli billionaire to recover assets 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
Largest and most valuable blue diamond to come to auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong 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
Russian arctic diamond miner ALMAR plans IPO next month 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
Alrosa adjusts sales schedule to ease supply shortage The move will allow buyers to get their hands on rough diamonds sooner than planned, helping ease current undersupply. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 9, 2022 | 8:32 am