Gem Diamonds finds 370-carat diamond at Letseng

Since acquiring the mine in 2006, the company has found more than 60 white gem quality diamonds over 100 carats each.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2021 | 3:55 am

101-carat diamond to be auctioned in Geneva jewellery sale

The largest diamond ever cut in Russia will be auctioned in Geneva later this month.

Reuters | May 7, 2021 | 11:07 am

Fancy color diamond prices show mixed results in Q1 2021

The Fancy Color Research Foundation reported the latest results of its Fancy Color Diamond Index.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2021 | 6:06 am

Lucara secures $220 million for Karowe expansion

The backing of five lenders will be used to fund the company’s underground expansion plan for its Karowe mine in Botswana.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2021 | 6:40 am

Rio Tinto shareholders reject former CEO’s exit package

More than 60% of the votes cast at Rio's annual meetings in London and Sydney were against Jean-Sébastien Jacques' exit package.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2021 | 3:49 am

Lucapa sells $1.5 million worth of Mothae diamonds

The 3,617 carat parcel of rough diamonds was sold for $420 per carat.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2021 | 7:01 am

Gem Diamonds finds 254-carat diamond at Letseng

The company has found more than 60 white gem quality diamonds over 100 carats each, with 16 of them recovered last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2021 | 9:05 am

World’s top jewellery maker Pandora to use only lab-made diamonds

The Danish jewellery maker will stop selling mined diamonds and focus on more affordable, sustainable, lab-grown gems.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2021 | 3:48 am

Gemstone jewellers, miners launch information centre to promote traceability

The Gemstones and Jewellery Community Platform provides information on responsible sourcing, due diligence, environmental protection, human and labour rights.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 3, 2021 | 6:06 am

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