Diamond Top Stories

South Africa reports safest year in mining, government urges more

A total of 1,946 serious injuries were reported in 2022, down from 2,123 a year earlier, report shows.

Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 10:18 am

Diamond sales at Botswana’s Debswana hit record high in 2022

Sales of diamonds from Debswana stood at $4.588 billion in…

Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 9:02 am

Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in Congo

Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" for mineral resources…

Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 8:58 am

Fosun weighs sale of Belgian diamond-grading firm IGI

The Chinese conglomerate is working with Deutsche Bank AG on…

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2023 | 7:55 am

Superdeep diamond reveals new info on earth’s geological processes

A superdeep diamond recovered in Guinea has become the messenger…

Staff Writer | January 12, 2023 | 5:06 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

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

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