Dump diamonds for digital? Botswana bets on tech

The government is increasing efforts to diversify Botswana's economy, investing in science, tech and entrepreneurship to lessen a dependency on diamond mining.

Reuters | December 16, 2021 | 4:42 am

Petra Diamonds to sell half its stake in Williamson mine

Tanzania's Caspian is paying $15 million for a 31.5% stake in Williamson Diamonds, which operates the namesake mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2021 | 6:24 am

Ford Foundation commits $3m to back ESG initiatives linked to West Africa’s resource sector

The Extractive Industry and Climate Change Governance Fund comes from the Ford Foundation’s $1 billion social bond, launched in 2020.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2021 | 5:05 am

Myanmar rubies tied to rights abuses likely to be sold at Christmas

Report shows the red gems continue to fuel human rights abuses in the country and are likely to be sold by some of the best-known luxury brands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2021 | 1:00 am

Decarbonization plays the metals fiddle in 2022

COP26 sets the tone for 2022 as the energy transition opens the door to unprecedented metals demand.

Henry Lazenby | December 13, 2021 | 12:19 pm

Junior miners Strandline, Black Rock, OreCorp sign agreements with Tanzania

Tanzania's new government, under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has pledged to grow the mining sector.

Reuters | December 13, 2021 | 6:33 am

Petra Diamonds’ stake in Williamson to shrink as part of deal with Tanzania

The company will also grant Tanzania a 16% free-carried interest in its subsidiary Williamson Diamonds Limited.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2021 | 5:53 am

New tool monitors countries’ raw materials consumption

Countries' material footprints are comprised of the raw materials they consume domestically, showing where those resources come from globally.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 12, 2021 | 11:59 am

Sri Lanka shows off giant natural blue sapphire

Sri Lankan authorities on Sunday put on show what they said was the world's largest natural corundum blue sapphire.

Reuters | December 12, 2021 | 10:01 am

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Namibia says will not grab stakes in existing resource firms

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Petra Diamonds sells half its stake in Williamson mine

Botswana says it is still keen on De Beers partnership, confident of new deal

Namibia considers taking stakes in mining and petroleum companies

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