Diamond Top Stories

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

SRK Consulting believes Africa can be the ‘missing resources link’ as the world prepares for an accelerating energy transition.

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

Russia says it may buy diamonds from sanctions-hit Alrosa

Alrosa, , the world’s top diamond miner by output, is…

Reuters | April 27, 2022 | 6:36 am

Petra Diamonds mulls sale of loss-making Koffiefontein mine

Petra wants to offload the Koffiefontein diamond mine in South…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2022 | 3:48 am

Lucara ends second quarter with $14 million loss

82% revenue drop attributed mostly to pandemic-fuelled uncertainty in an already weak global diamond market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2020 | 3:56 am

Alrosa digs up Russia’s largest coloured diamond

The 236-carat amber rough stone is the largest coloured diamond ever mined in Russia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2020 | 3:43 am

South Africa’s diamond polishers look to lockdown lovers to add shine

South African firm Nungu Diamonds said its custom-made jewellery sales have grown 60% since country imposed a strict lockdown.

Reuters | August 5, 2020 | 12:37 pm

Star reports first results from Rio Tinto bulk sample

Company has begun to receive results from bulk-sampling program at the Star-Orion South project in central Saskatchewan.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 4, 2020 | 11:55 am

De Beers likely to cut jobs after covid-19 hit

The diamond mining giant employs 20,000 people across its entire business.

Reuters | July 30, 2020 | 9:49 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

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