RioZim buys Namibian diamond mine to expand in AfricaRioZim is also planning further investments in base and precious metals in Zimbabwe.Bloomberg News | October 10, 2022 | 8:37 am
De Beers names Equinor’s Al Cook as new CEOCook joins at the start of 2023 from Europe's top…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2022 | 5:18 am
Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since…Frik Els | October 5, 2022 | 3:40 pm
China’s largest jewellery retailer backs mined diamonds Partnership between diamond miners and Chow Tai Fook aims to boost demand for mined rocks in China, particularly among young consumers. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2021 | 9:07 am
India’s covid crisis hits De Beers diamond sales India, where the majority of diamonds are cut and polished, is grappling with one of the world’s deadliest surge in infections. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2021 | 6:58 am
Rio Tinto puts last diamonds mined at iconic Argyle up for sale Argyle, the world’s biggest and the main global source of high-quality pink diamonds, ceased operations last year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2021 | 5:29 am
Scientists find new way to calculate diamonds’ age more accurately According to the scientists behind the study, this is a potential breakthrough not only in the study of diamonds but of planetary evolution. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 17, 2021 | 6:06 am
Largest ever Russian diamond fetches $14.1m at Christie’s The Spectacle, which was cut from a rough stone discovered by Alrosa in 2016, took a year and eight months to prepare and polish in Moscow. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2021 | 9:00 am
Mountain Province taps Dunebridge for $33m loan The short-term loan from Dunebridge will address the company’s short-term liquidity needs. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 13, 2021 | 8:49 am
Petra Diamonds reaches $6m settlement on human rights abuse claims The miner had been accused of being responsible for widespread human rights violations at the Williamson mine in Tanzania. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2021 | 7:55 am
Strong demand for diamonds, rough and smooth, boosts Alrosa sales Global demand for precious stones has been recovering from the impact of the covid-19 pandemic since the second half of 2020. Reuters | May 12, 2021 | 7:52 am
Lucara ‘bounces back’ in Q1 on healthier diamond market The company reported net income of $3.4 million, compared with a net loss of $3.2 million in the same quarter of last year. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 10, 2021 | 8:48 am