Gemfields shares spike tied to non disclosable, sensitive informationThe emeralds and rubies miner did say it expects to announce sales of $95m in first half of 2021, up 533% from the same period in 2020.Cecilia Jamasmie | July 9, 2021 | 8:50 am
Star Diamond battles Rio Tinto’s call to JV meetingCanadian miner says Rio has no right to call or…Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 9:08 am
De Beers pleads guilty to failing to report mercury monitoring results at Victor mineThe case sets a precedent for mining activities in Ontario,…MINING.com Editor | July 6, 2021 | 2:36 pm
Blue diamond found by struggling Petra sold for $14.9 million The 20-carat blue, gem quality stone, was acquired by a “leading diamond company” that wishes to remain anonymous, Petra said. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2019 | 3:19 am
De Beers diamond buyers return as prices cut most in years De Beers sold the most diamonds since June after the biggest price cut in years, but sales still remained lower than normal for this time of year. Bloomberg News | November 13, 2019 | 11:06 am
Botswana Diamonds digs up first stones at South African mine The diamonds came from residual unprocessed stockpiles and bearing gravels surrounding Marsfontein mine in Limpopo. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2019 | 8:56 am
RJK expands land position, acquires kimberlite showing RJK also optioned the Peddie kimberlite pipe from First Cobalt and can earn a 50% interest in that property. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 11, 2019 | 3:57 pm
In Kimberley, the world’s diamond capital, illicit mining fight flounders The first South African project to bring illegal miners into the formal fold has been plagued by violence in diamond capital Kimberley. Reuters | November 11, 2019 | 10:23 am
Tradewind launches new blockchain app to increase transparency in precious metals markets The solution integrates with Tradewind’s existing VaultChain products, which present information on precious metal throughout the supply chain, including the name and geography of the mine where the metal was produced. MINING.com editor | November 8, 2019 | 12:38 pm
De Beers cuts diamond prices by about 5% as industry crisis deepens De Beers is taking more drastic steps to stem the crisis in the diamond industry by cutting prices across the board for the first time in years. Bloomberg News | November 5, 2019 | 11:26 am
Lucara going ahead with $514m Karowe mine expansion While the needed investment is expected to be paid back in under three years, Lucara has suspended dividends. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2019 | 2:55 am
Inaugurated, Bostwana’s Masisi pledges to diversify economy away from diamonds He also said his government would implement reforms to make its products and services more competitive on the global market. Reuters | November 1, 2019 | 8:10 am