The world’s largest diamond producer by value offered less precious stones, in line with its policy of trying to match sales to demand.
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Investors pile into Peru’s $2 billion Michiquillay copper project
Companies have until Nov. 2 to sign up for the auction and the winner will be announced on Dec. 20
Sibanye scraps planned closure of loss-making South African mines
Precious metals miner said its platinum group metals (PGM) operations had delivered "solid operational results" in the first-half of 2017, prompting an upward revision to its 2017 production forecast and a downward revision to guided costs.
Sibanye-Stillwater Blitz project begins production ahead of schedule
Mine is expected to generate about 300,000 ounces annually by late 2021/early 2022, increasing total PGM production from Sibanye’s operations in the US by more than 50%.
South Africa’s mining industry fortunes improving, but challenges remain — PwC
A strong price recovery for the main commodities South Africa mines and exports has helped the country’s sector stage a turnaround in 2017, the first time in five years the industry is back in the black.
De Beers laying the foundations for gender equality
Katie Fergusson: "As Head of Social Impact, I feel privileged to be leading De Beers Group’s work on women and girls empowerment, including on diversity and inclusion."
Anglo’s plan to further expand vast iron ore mine in Brazil hits roadblock
Public prosecutor for the state of Minas Gerais, where the iron ore mine is located, ordered the company to reschedule two public meetings as it had failed to inform of it to all communities potentially affected by the planned expansion.
De Beers partners with UN to empower women in its diamond producing countries
It will invest US$3 million to advance the prospects of women and girls by addressing key priority areas.
Giant Peru copper project attracts first bidder
Peru is auctioning off the $2 billion Michiquillay copper project in the northern region of Cajamarca on November 15.
Evolving role and perception of women in society creating new sources of diamond jewellery demand
New research published today by De Beers Group in its latest Diamond Insight Report reveals that shifting relationship dynamics, women’s expanding roles in society and changing perceptions of femininity are creating new motivations for diamond jewellery acquisitions.
Ingr expands in China with extension of Soo Kee Group Grading partnership
The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research has announced it is expanding its existing grading partnership with Soo Kee Group into China, following the launch of Soo Kee’s bridal specialist brand, Love & Co., in the country.
De Beers to provide retailers with increased synthetic detection confidence
The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research, a De Beers Group company, has announced that the industry’s first synthetic screening device for set jewellery,
Copper, iron ore price drops bring mayhem to mining stocks
Is the industrial metals and steelmaking raw materials rally at en end?
South Africa's chamber of mines says sector "in crisis"
South Africa holds the world's biggest reserves of platinum, chrome and manganese, but investment in the sector has dropped in each of the past two years as a result of increasing legal uncertainty and labour disputes.
Peru to auction $2 billion Michiquillay copper project in November
The massive project is expected to process close to 80,000 tonnes of copper ore a day.
Sibanye halts divvy for first time as it swings to loss
The miner, South Africa’s largest gold producer, said that in the absence of a dividend, it’ll give investors two new shares for every 100 held.
De Beers to make largest investment in diamond marketing since 2008
Diamond giant will spend more than US$140 million in marketing this year.
India launches world's first diamond futures exchange
The Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX) will start trading in 1 carat/100 cent contracts, to later add 50 cent and 30 cent contracts.
India's biggest holiday boosts De Beers rough diamond sales
The diamond giant said customers began buying rough diamond earlier than usual so they can complete their polishing before Diwali begins.
Anglo American takes a charge of US$101M due to silicosis legal action
Appeal hearing planned for March 2018.
Kumba resumes divvy thanks to stronger iron ore prices in first half
Shareholders hadn’t received dividends since 2015, when iron ore fell below $40 a tonne amid a global crash in commodity prices.
South Africa halts new black ownership rules for mines
The suspension follows a pending a judgement in an urgent interdict application by the country's Chamber of Mines.
Kumba announces appointment of new CFO
Kumba Iron Ore Limited today announces the appointment of Mr Bothwell Mazarura as Chief
Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective 1 September 2017.
De Beers diamond sales up 1.5%
De Beers Group today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the fifth sales cycle of 2017.
