Botswana threatens break-up with De Beers in push for better diamond dealThe nation is seeking a larger share of rough diamonds and revenues from its long-standing partner De Beers.Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2023 | 3:49 am
De Beers finds diamond within a diamond, names it the “Beating Heart”The 0.33-carat rough diamond has an internal cavity enclosing a…Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2023 | 5:23 am
“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auctionThe 10.57-carat diamond also carries the highest price per carat…Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 3:46 am
Gemfields reaches record revenue at emerald auction It generated about $23.1 million in revenues – an all-time record for commercial-quality emeralds sold at auctions. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2021 | 9:10 am
Rio Tinto sells last diamonds from iconic Argyle mine Mining at Argyle, which accounted for 90% of worldwide pink diamond production, ended in November 2020. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2021 | 3:26 am
Expansion of Lucara Diamond’s Karowe mine to take longer and cost more Lucara expects to achieve 75% of slated full production by late 2029, 1.3 years later than planned and spend $20m more than budgeted. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2021 | 4:50 am
Diamond sales at De Beers’ Botswana unit rebound as global market recovers Exports of diamonds from Debswana stood at $1.702 billion in the first half of the year. Reuters | August 5, 2021 | 9:37 am
Mountain Province bounces back as diamond demand returns Its 49%-owned Gahcho Kué mine has rebounded well from a difficult start to the year, that saw it shut down for 22 days. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2021 | 7:01 am
Lucara digs up 393-carat diamond at Karowe The diamond is the seventh stone greater than 300 carats dug up at the Botswana operation so far this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2021 | 3:48 am
Petra Diamonds finds 342-carat rough at Cullinan mine Petra said the diamond, of “exceptional” quality in terms of both its colour and clarity, will likely be sold at the September tender. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2021 | 3:50 am
Rerating: Top 50 mining companies double in value from covid low MINING.COM’s ranking of the world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks marched to a new high of $1.47 trillion at the end of the second quarter. MINING.com Editor | July 23, 2021 | 9:56 am
Diamonds and platinum sparkle in Anglo American’s Q2 production Diamond production rose by 134% compared to last year as consumer demand recovered, while platinum output rose 59% to 1.06 million ounces. Reuters | July 20, 2021 | 4:20 am