Gemfields shares spike tied to non disclosable, sensitive information

The emeralds and rubies miner did say it expects to announce sales of $95m in first half of 2021, up 533% from the same period in 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 9, 2021 | 8:50 am

Star Diamond battles Rio Tinto’s call to JV meeting

Canadian miner says Rio has no right to call or hold a meeting of the joint venture that does not yet exist.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 9:08 am

Britain’s Firestone to sell Botswana diamond mine for $50,000

The BK11 mine was put on care and maintenance in 2012 due to operational challenges and weak market demand for the precious stones.

Reuters | July 7, 2021 | 9:21 am

De Beers pleads guilty to failing to report mercury monitoring results at Victor mine

The case sets a precedent for mining activities in Ontario, including “Ring of Fire.”

MINING.com Editor | July 6, 2021 | 2:36 pm

Alrosa unveils new diamond tracking method

The nanotechnology-based technology marks each diamond with a 3D code containing in-depth information about the stone.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 9:15 am

Ice Road built by diamond miners in Canada’s Far North gets Netflix debut

The Ice Road has been jointly run by three mining companies – Diavik Diamond Mines, Dominion Diamond Corporation, and De Beers Canada – for over 20 years since the start of Canada’s diamond rush in 1999.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 1, 2021 | 6:32 am

Myanmar army tightens grip on lucrative jade sector

Myanmar produces about 70% of the world's jade, but the industry is plagued by conflict, corruption and environmentally destructive practices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2021 | 6:45 am

Lucara strikes again with diamond over 1,000 carats

The 1,174 carat diamond from the Karowe mine in Botswana is the third over 1,000 carats recovered since 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2021 | 3:42 am

Rio Tinto sets budget for Star-Orion as Star disputes JV status

The major is also looking to collect a portion of the $52 million it has already spent at the project.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 21, 2021 | 12:07 pm

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