Diamond Top Stories

One of only four 1,000 carat-plus diamonds ever found dug up in Botswana

DeBeers-Botswana joint venture has recovered a 1,098 carat diamond from Jwaneng mine, the world’s richest diamond mine by value.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2021 | 8:50 am

WATCH: Thousands rush to dig for diamonds in South Africa

The government has ordered people searching for diamonds near the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2021 | 8:02 am

‘Diamond rush’ grips South African village after discovery of unidentified stones

The mines department said it was sending a team comprising…

Reuters | June 14, 2021 | 11:33 am

Diamond pricing: Learn the lessons of history or history will repeat itself

Diamonds are a complicated business; more than almost any other…

Richard Chetwode - Special to The Northern Miner | June 10, 2021 | 3:23 pm

Diamonds Snapshot: Eight Canadian companies ready for discovery

After a 2020 saw a near shutdown of the diamond…

Marilyn Scales - The Northern Miner | June 10, 2021 | 12:18 pm

Ebola concentrated in Congo mining area, still an emergency — WHO

Fifteen new confirmed cases were reported in North Kivu and Ituri provinces in the week to Oct. 13.

Reuters | October 18, 2019 | 12:15 pm

Zimbabwe unveils plan for $12 billion in mineral revenue by 2023

The southern African nation sees the mining sector as the main driver for reviving an economy crippled by triple-digit inflation and high unemployment.

Bloomberg News | October 14, 2019 | 9:07 am

Vast Resources to sign diamonds joint venture deal in Zimbabwe

London-listed Vast Resources will join new entrants like Russia's Alrosa as well as unlisted Chinese firm Anjin Investments.

Reuters | October 11, 2019 | 8:16 am

Majority of firms fail at conflict minerals due diligence

A Responsible Sourcing Network study analyzed 215 companies’ disclosures.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2019 | 4:00 am

Tri Origin inks second agreement with De Beers

The new deal is for Tri Origin’s Nipissing Cobalt project.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 10, 2019 | 3:21 pm

World Diamond Council pushing for strengthening of Kimberley Process

Members of the organization want to find ways to have a better definition of "conflict diamonds."

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 9, 2019 | 6:15 am

Colombian workers at Fura Gems’ mine claim unsafe operating conditions

Former employees say the fabled emerald mine doesn’t meet global safety standards, in terms of protective gear and equipment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2019 | 5:58 am

Rio Tinto completes Star-Orion South bulk sample

An onsite bulk sample processing plant is in the final stages of construction.

Canadian Mining Journal staff | October 8, 2019 | 3:00 pm

Petra’s recently found blue diamond could fetch $15 million

Viewings of the 20.08-carat diamond will run from November 1 to 7 at Petra’s marketing offices in Johannesburg.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2019 | 6:13 am

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