Diamond Top Stories

Ukraine war drives De Beers to step up diamond traceability efforts

The diamond producer is also looking to adjust its supply chains, as Western customers want assurance that their purchases do not come from Russia.

Reuters | May 9, 2022 | 5:05 am

‘The Rock’, a record-setting white diamond, goes up for auction

The 228.31 carat pear-shaped stone roughly the size of a…

Reuters | May 6, 2022 | 6:56 am

SRK Consulting unpacks critical opportunities and challenges facing the African mining sector

SRK Consulting believes Africa can be the ‘missing resources link’…

Henry Lazenby | May 4, 2022 | 9:44 am

Star Diamond confirms Type IIa high value diamonds at Orion North, Taurus kimberlites

These diamond parcels were recovered between 2006 and 2008 from 120-cm…

Staff Writer | May 2, 2022 | 10:34 am

Guinea’s coup leader proposes 3-year transition back to civilian rule

Lengthy transition is likely to upset West Africa's political bloc…

Reuters | May 2, 2022 | 4:43 am

Venezuelan MP says terrorist group controls mining operations in the country

Opposition MP Américo De Grazia issued a statement saying that the National Liberation Army controls the Orinoco Mining Arc.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 13, 2020 | 12:34 pm

De Beers sales hint diamond market has bottomed out

Improved sales show the diamond market may have bottomed out and be on the slow road to recovery, say analysts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2020 | 8:03 am

Gemfields steps up efforts to tap Chinese market

A report highlighted the “huge potential” for ethically sourced gems in that market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2020 | 9:23 am

Rio board to debate CEO’s future as pressure mounts over blasts

Rio Tinto faces mounting pressure to respond more strongly to the destruction of ancient Aboriginal heritage sites in Australia.

Bloomberg News | September 9, 2020 | 7:00 am

Petra Diamonds accused of human rights abuses in Tanzania

The company faces allegations of deaths and injuries resulting from the actions of security guards at its Williamson mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2020 | 3:51 am

Venezuelan Indigenous group rejects presence of state-owned mining company on their land

The Pemón First Nation said the opening of an office of the Venezuelan Mining Corporation on their land formalizes mining activities in protected areas.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 6, 2020 | 5:30 am

Rio Tinto hosts one of the last tenders of Argyle diamonds

The virtual event was titled One Lifetime, One Encounter, making reference to the closure of the Argyle mine at the end of 2020, after almost four decades of production.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 4, 2020 | 6:30 am

De Beers uses geofencing to protect crew on world’s largest offshore diamond mining vessel

De Beers partnered with Orange Business Services to monitor crew proximity to heavy machinery using IoT technologies and wearable sensors.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 3, 2020 | 6:30 am

Gem Diamonds finds 233 carat rough at Letšeng mine

It's the second type II white rough over 100 carats recovered in Lesotho in ten days.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2020 | 9:35 am

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