Diamond Top Stories

Zimbabwe mines see $10 billion funding shortfall over five years

While Zimbabwe has the world’s third-biggest reserves of platinum-group metals, plus gold, diamond and chrome mines, development has been stymied by political instability.

Bloomberg News | April 5, 2022 | 9:14 am

Lab-grown ultra-uniform nanodiamonds now a reality

Ultra-uniform nanodiamonds are crucial for drug delivery, sensors and quantum…

Staff Writer | April 4, 2022 | 6:06 am

Mountain Province shares rise to 12-month high on diamond recovery

Rough diamond sales price index rose 62% in 2021.

Henry Lazenby | March 29, 2022 | 11:09 am

South African white diamond could fetch more than $20 million on auction

The largest white diamond ever to come to auction will…

Bloomberg News | March 25, 2022 | 8:46 am

Tiffany joins Signet in banning new diamonds mined in Russia

The companies’ bans apply only to newly mined gems, meaning…

Bloomberg News | March 25, 2022 | 8:31 am

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

Alrosa kicks off diamond exploration in Zimbabwe

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

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

Lucara sales deal to keep cash flow from large stones coming for 2020

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

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 17, 2020 | 12:49 pm

Icecap launches investment-grade diamond marketplace

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

Anglo sticks to 2020 output goals after Q2 slump

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

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

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

Kunming partners with Rio Tinto for Argyle diamonds

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

India’s gem, jewellery exports in record fall

Exports fell a record 55% in June quarter from a year ago to $2.75 billion as processing units were affected by covid-19 pandemic.

Reuters | July 13, 2020 | 8:30 am

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