Canadian First Nation challenges DeBeers’ mine waste plans

The Attawapiskat First Nation opposes a new planned mine landfill on its traditional territory, citing threats to cultural sites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2021 | 6:58 am

Petra finds 39-carat blue diamond at Cullinan mine

The Type IIb gem is said to be of “exceptional quality” due to both its colour and clarity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2021 | 9:43 am

Petra Diamonds delays release of probe into human rights

The diamond miner said it had obtained further information relating to the allegations, which will help with the preparation of its report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2021 | 3:46 am

Alrosa fetches $23.9m in three diamond auctions

The world’s top diamond miner by output held three “special-size diamonds” auctions to celebrate its Jubilee Auction #100.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 26, 2021 | 6:09 am

Petra Diamond’s mine guards face fresh human rights abuse claims

Guards at the Williamson mine in Tanzania are said to have deliberately swapped rubber projectiles with metal shot against trespassers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2021 | 7:27 am

Illegal gold rush in the Amazon raises risk to indigenous people

Illegal gold and diamond mining in Brazil’s Amazon rain forest is threatening South America’s largest group of native people who still live in relative isolation.

Bloomberg News | March 25, 2021 | 5:31 am

Lucara completes mandate for Karowe expansion

The existing open pit operation is expected to wind down by 2025.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 24, 2021 | 9:43 am

Lucapa Diamond boosts Lulo mine resource by 35%

In-situ alluvial resource at the Angolan mine increased to 135,900 carats at an average diamond price of $1,440/ct.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2021 | 3:51 am

Botswana finds 11 diamonds at Thorny River project

Drill samples also show “abundant” kimberlitic indicators of the potential commercial quality of the South African project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2021 | 3:47 am

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