Botswana says no guarantee on De Beers deal by end-2020

The deal is necessary for the Debswana Mining Company, jointly held by De Beers and the Botswana government, as it provides the country with around two-thirds of its foreign exchange.

Reuters | August 25, 2020 | 9:37 am

De Beers cuts diamond prices after covid-19 curbs demand

The world’s No. 1 producer is cutting prices for larger stones by almost 10% starting this week.

Bloomberg News | August 24, 2020 | 10:26 am

Gem Diamonds finds 442 carat rough at Letšeng mine

The type II withe diamond is one of the largest gem quality rocks recovered this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2020 | 6:59 am

Young Diamantaires launch fundraiser for SA school

#morethanadiamond campaign aims to build a library and kitchen at Renaissance High School in Messina, South Africa.

MINING.com Editor | August 20, 2020 | 1:52 pm

Mountain Province looks to biggest shareholder for revenue, refinancing

After closing a C$50 million alternative diamond sale deal in June with Dunebridge Worldwide, company is proposing to double the value of the sales agreement to C$100 million.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 19, 2020 | 11:17 am

Alrosa to mine upper levels at Inter

Production is expected to start in the Q4 2020.

Bruno Venditti | August 19, 2020 | 8:50 am

Sierra Leone freezes assets of Steinmetz diamond unit

The country's High Court interim order affects the assets of Octea, a subsidiary of BSGR, and is linked to a lawsuit over alleged environmental damage.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2020 | 3:55 am