Over 3,000 diamonds recovered from Star-Orion South project in Saskatchewan

The gems, weighing over 210 carats, were recovered from the ninth bulk sample trench excavated on the Star kimberlite.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 30, 2020 | 10:25 am

Diamonds may power electrical grid, EVs more efficiently

US-based researchers propose the idea of using diamonds as ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 28, 2020 | 7:00 am

Worker at Ekati diamond mine in Canada’s North tests positive for covid-19

Dominion Diamond Mines said contact tracing has been performed and no one else is at risk.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 27, 2020 | 12:55 pm

Scientists propose new evolutionary system of mineral classification

Researchers say the current IMA classification system doesn’t capture the complexity and diversity of Earth's minerals.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 27, 2020 | 7:00 am

Corruption runs rampant in Cameroon’s mining sector – report

Research by Transparency International and FODER found that the absence of the 2016 Mining Code Implementing Decree favors a state of anarchy in Cameroon’s mining sector.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 23, 2020 | 6:10 am

Gemfields partners with Luwire Wildlife Conservancy

The partnership is focused on preserving biodiversity and assisting communities in Mozambique.

MINING.com Editor | December 22, 2020 | 2:34 pm

Illegal mining, drugs fund thousands of criminals operating in Venezuela

The head of the Colombian military said that almost 1,500 members of organized crime groups are now operating from Venezuela.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 20, 2020 | 2:14 pm

Mountain Province’s Gahcho Kué yields 157-carat diamond

It's the largest “gem quality” diamond ever found at the Northwest Territories mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2020 | 7:03 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

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