Diamond Top Stories

Russia-focused miners collapse on Ukraine invasion

Mining and energy firms with ties to Russia were hit by Moscow’s wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, while oil topped $105 a barrel.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2022 | 3:44 am

Surging diamond demand helps Botswana trader post record sales

Botswana’s state-run diamond trader reported record revenue last year.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2022 | 7:26 am

Congo nears deal with Israeli billionaire to recover assets

The DRC is in negotiations with Dan Gertler’s Fleurette Group,…

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2022 | 10:55 am

Largest and most valuable blue diamond to come to auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong

The more than 15-carat De Beers Cullinan Blue diamond was…

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 10:17 am

Russian arctic diamond miner ALMAR plans IPO next month

The diamond industry has rebounded since the start of the…

Bloomberg News | February 10, 2022 | 7:11 am

RosCan’s stock soars on new Mankouke South drill results

The drill program has extended the depth of the Southern Mankouke Target from 80m in February to 120m in mid-April.

MINING.com Editor | May 4, 2020 | 3:20 pm

Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals

Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2020 | 8:50 am

INTERVIEW: Nompumelelo (Mpumi) Zikalala, managing director De Beers

De Beers manager says company need to find new and sustainable ways to recover diamonds.

Global BUsiness Reports | May 2, 2020 | 2:39 pm

Lucapa Diamond restarts Lulo mine in Angola

Operations will resume on a two shift six-day week basis, with 50% of the workforce.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 1, 2020 | 9:27 am

Petra Diamonds delays interest payment to borrow $21m

The move would allow Petra to draw 400 million ($21m) rand of a 1 billion rand revolving credit facility to saty afloat.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 1, 2020 | 3:54 am

De Beers donates $200,000 to women’s support organizations in fight against covid-19

The donation will be split equally across Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa.

De Beers Group | April 29, 2020 | 10:02 am

Russian metals and mining firms reduce investment

Alrosa may review its 2020 production plan from the current 34.2 million carats as the pandemic hits its sales.

Reuters | April 29, 2020 | 8:17 am

Silver miners hit hardest by lockdowns — report

Nearly two-thirds of global silver production is still on hold.

MINING.com Editor | April 28, 2020 | 4:10 pm

Gemfields ups security, human rights efforts

The miner is the only gemstone company to be recognized as a corporate member by Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR).

Amanda Stutt | April 27, 2020 | 2:50 pm

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