Diamond Top Stories

G7 to discuss diamond trade with future Russia sanctions in mind – EU official

Poland in April presented a proposal for a new set of sanctions on Russia for waging war against Ukraine, including oil and diamond imports.

Reuters | May 18, 2023 | 8:47 am

De Beers mergers two auctions after sales disappoint

It sold $480 million worth of rough diamonds in the…

Staff Writer | May 17, 2023 | 11:03 am

Rio Tinto marks 20-year production milestone at Diavik diamond mine

Diavik's workforce of about 1,100 people is nearly a quarter…

Staff Writer | May 8, 2023 | 4:13 pm

South Africans call for UK to return diamonds set in crown jewels

South Africans are calling for Britain to return the world's…

Reuters | May 5, 2023 | 9:40 am

Nevada regains position as most attractive mining jurisdiction

The Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western…

Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 6:33 am

Rio Tinto now the sole owner of Diavik diamond mine

Rio has acquired the 40% share held by partner Dominion Diamond, which has been released of all liabilities and obligations related to the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2021 | 5:46 am

Mountain Province Diamonds appoints new CEO

Mark Wall has more 25 years of experience in the mining industry and will take the president and CEO post on November 15.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2021 | 9:03 am

Gemfields finds largest emerald ever at Zambia mine

The 7,525-carat gemstone was named Chipembele, which means “rhino” in the local dialect of Bemba.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2021 | 7:08 am

Guinea junta names AngloGold executive as mines minister

Moussa Magassouba is a western educated mining engineer and fluent English speaker, with more than 20 years of experience in the industry and no political background.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2021 | 3:45 am

Anglo American strategy boss replaces Cutifani as CEO

Duncan Wanblad, 54, will be the first South African to run the company since Tony Trahar stepped down in 2007.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2021 | 3:44 am

Lab-grown diamonds are latest victims of China’s power crisis

Roughly 7 million carats of jewelry-quality man-made diamonds are produced globally each year, of which 3 million come from China.

Bloomberg News | November 1, 2021 | 7:40 am

Rio Tinto sells last Argyle diamonds at record highs

Mining ended at Argyle in 2020 after 37 years of production, during which the mine was the source of 90% of the world’s prized pink stones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2021 | 3:28 am

Greenland rubies linked to world’s early signs of life

Canadian researchers have found carbon residue corresponding to what once was once ancient life encased in a 2.5-billion-year-old ruby.

MINING.com Editor | October 21, 2021 | 9:00 am

Anglo American’s Q3 production inches 2% higher

Iron ore production rose by 15% on increased output from Brazil's Minas-Rio and South Africa's Kumba mine.

Reuters | October 21, 2021 | 7:38 am

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