Diamond Top Stories

Jewelers’ gold sourcing more challenging in times of war

With Russian gold and diamonds off-limits due to the war in Ukraine, makers of luxury jewelry and watches are finding it more difficult to secure raw materials.

Reuters | June 2, 2022 | 7:49 am

Gem Diamonds unearths 125-carat diamond in Lesotho

The white diamond is only the second one over 100…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2022 | 5:46 am

Fort à la Corne JV sampling confirms abundance of Type IIa diamond at Star kimberlite

The study conducted by Star Diamond confirmed that unusually high…

Staff Writer | June 1, 2022 | 9:41 am

Gem Diamonds finds 129-carat diamond in Lesotho

The high-quality white diamond is the first one over 100…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2022 | 6:33 am

Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report

The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 11:55 am

De Beers raises diamond prices for first time since pandemic

Prices increased by about 2% to 3% at the diamond giant’s final sale of the year last week.

Bloomberg News | December 16, 2020 | 7:58 am

De Beers buys time to close diamond deal with Botswana

It has extended a ten-year sales agreement with Botswana by a year due to logistical challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2020 | 6:25 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Tianqi Lithium sells 49% of Australian unit to IGO , Iron ore price goes parabolic after cyclone warning; Rio Tinto should pay for sacred caves blast...

MINING.com Editor | December 11, 2020 | 12:17 pm

Anglo American to divest from thermal coal operations by 2023

Company said production across all minerals will increase by 14% in 2021.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 11, 2020 | 10:00 am

Lucapa finds another +100ct diamond at Lesotho mine

The D-colour, Type IIa white diamond is the fourth larger than 100 carat recovered from the southern lobe of the Mothae mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2020 | 6:00 am

Diamond industry forecast for 2021 and beyond

Global diamond production this year fell by more than 20% to about 113 million carats.

Northern Miner Staff | December 8, 2020 | 10:30 am

Dominion Diamond strikes deal to sell Ekati mine

Operations at the mine are expected to restart no later than January 29, 2021.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 7, 2020 | 9:57 am

Botswana Diamonds discovers kimberlite pipe at Thorny River project

A recent, six-hole drilling program revealed a kimberlite blow.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 3, 2020 | 6:15 am

De Beers plans to clean up diamond supply chain, be carbon neutral by 2030

The initiative is the latest example of a miner setting sustainability goals in an industry blamed for depletion of natural resources, smuggling and child labor in supply lines.

Reuters | November 30, 2020 | 3:18 pm

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