The diamond world is scrambling to keep buying Russian gemsThe disruptions around Russian diamonds are being felt through the global industry, which was already facing a shortage of rough stones even before the war in Ukraine.Bloomberg News | April 22, 2022 | 9:33 am
Diamonds and caviar targeted in new UK sanctions on RussiaSilver and wood products from Russia will also be prohibited…Bloomberg News | April 22, 2022 | 3:45 am
Namibian cuprous oxide gemstone could hold key to quantum computersResearchers found that a naturally mined cuprous oxide gemstone from…Staff Writer | April 19, 2022 | 5:05 am
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
Alrosa’s June sales drop 76% Company's sales of rough and polished diamonds stood at $31.3 million, down from $222 million for the same period last year. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 10, 2020 | 9:22 am
Foreign mineworkers return to South African mines The Minerals Council said 698 foreign mineworkers had returned on Tuesday. Reuters | July 9, 2020 | 8:55 am
Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2020 | 7:18 am
‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits An autonomous 'hunter drone' finds fluorescent targets including minerals and gemstones. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 3, 2020 | 6:35 am