Rio Tinto’s diamond production steady despite covid-19

The Argyle and Diavik mines have continued to produce and market gemstones.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 24, 2020 | 6:15 am

Petra Diamonds production, revenue knocked down by covid-19

Full-year revenue fell by a third as the diamond miner sold 23% fewer carats for 36% less revenue in the year to June 30.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 10:03 am

In partnership with state-controlled diamond miner ZCDC, Alrosa aims to discover new deposits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2020 | 6:54 am

Company to sell production from its Karowe mine in Botswana through an agreement with HB Group, an Antwerp-based diamond manufacturer.

Diamond tokens will be available on the OpenSea platform, ranging in price from under $2,500 to a 10-carat diamond worth almost $1 million.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 17, 2020 | 6:15 am

Overall production fell 18%, with diamonds, platinum, palladium, iron ore, coal and manganese all falling, while copper and nickel rose.

Reuters | July 16, 2020 | 8:48 am

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

Frik Els | July 15, 2020 | 12:10 pm

The Hong Kong firm will be entrusted with the care and custody of the gems.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 15, 2020 | 6:25 am