Alrosa to invest $34 million to reclaim tailings pit at Aikhal

The Aikhal division includes one of Russia’s and the world’s largest diamond mines.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 5, 2021 | 3:21 am

Botswana Diamonds grabs control of Thorny River

Decision comes after an unnamed company tried buying the miner's South African unit, which holds the mineral rights for the diamond project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2021 | 7:01 am

Gemfields swings to profit after reopening mines

It posted a $23.8 million-net profit, which compares to a loss of $56.7 million in the same period last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2021 | 9:04 am

DMCC appoints World Diamond Council traceability initiative ambassadors

The SoW applies every time a rough or polished diamond changes hands, assuring it originates from a source compliant with universally accepted principles on human and labour rights.

MINING.com Editor | September 22, 2021 | 1:35 pm

Massive uncut diamond unveiled in New York

The companies are billing the stone as the largest rough diamond to be shown in the United States.

Reuters | September 20, 2021 | 3:47 pm

Alrosa tests CO2 capture potential by its ore

The initial phase of Alrosa's study showed that kimberlite ore in its tailings could potentially absorb more CO2 than the entire company generates.

Reuters | September 16, 2021 | 11:24 am

ALROSA unveils updated digital auction format

The technologies enable buyers to remotely analyze the key parameters of every diamond.

MINING.com Editor | September 15, 2021 | 12:48 pm

Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine

The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2021 | 3:53 am

Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion

Project is expected to extend the mine’s life for 20 years, until 2040, allowing Lucara to exploit the highest value part of the orebody.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2021 | 9:10 am

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