Diamond Top Stories

Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report

The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 11:55 am

Mountain Province discovers kimberlite in three target areas at Kennady North

Drilling to date has tested four of the 16 target…

Staff Writer | May 17, 2022 | 12:01 pm

China, US are racing to make billions from mining the moon’s minerals

Unlike in the era of Sputnik and Apollo, the world’s…

Bloomberg News | May 17, 2022 | 7:19 am

Botswana sees Russian diamond ban opening door to synthetic gems

The United States, the world's largest market for natural diamonds,…

Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 7:09 am

Largest white diamond ever auctioned goes for $21.5 million

The egg-sized white diamond dubbed “The Rock” is said to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2022 | 7:49 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

Cheaper diamonds fire life into the hidden world of gem trading

De Beers and Alrosa decided last week they saw enough signs of recovering demand and seized the opportunity, cutting some prices by almost 10%.

Bloomberg News | August 31, 2020 | 8:52 am

Nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years closer to becoming commercial product

US startup NDB announced that the proof of concept of its nano-diamond battery achieved a breakthrough 40% charge.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 30, 2020 | 6:15 pm

Alrosa follows De Beers with price cuts

Company also changed its billing system so buyers can’t tell which stones are discounted, or by how much.

Bloomberg News | August 27, 2020 | 8:38 am

RioZim expects demand bounce after virus turmoil

Zimbabwe’s second-largest diamond miner sees demand picking up.

Bloomberg News | August 26, 2020 | 8:22 am

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