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

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