Diamond-rich Botswana votes with President Masisi seeking second termBotswana will hold a general election on Wednesday with President Mokgweetsi Masisi competing against three challengers for a second term.Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 6:55 am
Can Anglo’s copper pivot help thwart renewed takeover bid?Any potential new bid should come when some of the…Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 9:02 am
Diamond miners’ results spark optimism for market recoveryLucapa and Petra provided a glimmer of hope for the…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2024 | 6:03 am
De Beers partners with Tanishq to promote natural diamonds in India India has surpassed China to become the world's second-largest diamond market after the US. Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 7:11 am
Rio Tinto, Teck take steps to minimize Canada rail shutdown impact Labor dispute at Canada's two biggest rail networks will affect its ability to receive raw materials at several sites. Reuters | August 22, 2024 | 9:10 am
Gahcho Kué diamond mine life extended to 2031 On a 100% basis, the Gahcho Kué mine is expected to produce 36.3 million carats from the beginning of 2024. Marilyn Scales - Canadian Mining Journal | August 22, 2024 | 8:26 am
Lucara finds world’s 2nd largest diamond ever mined The “epic” diamond, as Lucara put it, was detected thanks to a special recovery technology, installed in 2017. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 22, 2024 | 4:03 am
Anglo American to receive coal bids in September The sale process includes the Grosvenor and Moranbah North mines along with three smaller mines in Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 4:02 am
Karelian Diamond wins land dispute case in Finland Once developed, Lahtojoki would be the first diamond mine in the European Union. Staff Writer | August 13, 2024 | 10:15 am
Botswana aims to negotiate bigger stake in HB Antwerp diamond dealer Botswana's economy has been hit by a drop in demand for diamonds. Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 8:35 am
Lucara sales offer glimmer of hope to struggling diamond sector Lucara's Karowe mine in Botswana generated $41.3 million in revenue, a 7% increase from the same period last year. Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 6:34 am
Gem Diamonds digs up 145 carat diamond in Lesotho The Type II, white diamond is the ninth greater than 100-carat precious stone recovered this year at the Letsěng mine. Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 5:24 am