Diamond Top Stories

Ford Foundation commits $3m to back ESG initiatives linked to West Africa’s resource sector

The Extractive Industry and Climate Change Governance Fund comes from the Ford Foundation’s $1 billion social bond, launched in 2020.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2021 | 5:05 am

Myanmar rubies tied to rights abuses likely to be sold at Christmas

Report shows the red gems continue to fuel human rights…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2021 | 1:00 am

Decarbonization plays the metals fiddle in 2022

COP26 sets the tone for 2022 as the energy transition…

Henry Lazenby | December 13, 2021 | 12:19 pm

Junior miners Strandline, Black Rock, OreCorp sign agreements with Tanzania

Tanzania's new government, under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has pledged…

Reuters | December 13, 2021 | 6:33 am

Petra Diamonds’ stake in Williamson to shrink as part of deal with Tanzania

The company will also grant Tanzania a 16% free-carried interest…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2021 | 5:53 am

Coronavirus hits De Beers sales

Company has deferred allocations due to the virus impact on customers focused on the Chinese market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2020 | 3:55 am

Tomra opens regional headquarters in South Africa

Tomra’s new 1,800-sq.-metre facility includes offices, a warehouse and training and meeting rooms.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 3, 2020 | 2:48 pm

Global exploration budget declines 3% in 2019 – report

The latest S&P report attributes the lower budget to challenging prices for many commodities throughout the year.

Jackson Chen | March 2, 2020 | 11:02 am

Alrosa steps up efforts to brighten fluorescent diamond sales

The Russian diamond giant is inviting retailers to jointly market its 'Luminous Diamonds' brand, which uses the glowing stones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 2, 2020 | 8:51 am

Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks

Company announced ordinary dividend of $6.2 billion in 2019 and total cash returns of $7.2 billion.

Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 9:33 am

Russia pushes to end partial ban on diamond exports from CAR

Current restrictions have increased the amount of diamonds sold illegally, generating profits for middlemen rather than local communities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2020 | 8:09 am

Firestone to delist, trim board on tough diamond market

The decisions seek to reduce costs and ride out the sector's lingering weakness.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2020 | 5:09 am

Western Australia is world’s new top mining destination

No Canadian provinces made the top ten list this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2020 | 2:10 am

Gemfields Mozambique’s ruby unit reports attack on workers

Attackers torched a vehicle, less than a month after 11 people died when parts of a mine pit collapsed.

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2020 | 9:28 am

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