March 28, 2019 Firestone Diamonds halts Liqhobong mine expansion plans, limits losses The Africa-focused diamond miner said current market conditions didn't support expansion project at the Lesotho mine.
March 24, 2019 Alrosa says Verkhne-Munskoye deposit is more prolific than previously thought During a 5-day experiment, the company extracted 239 diamonds larger than 8 carats.
February 13, 2019 Alrosa exhibits largest pink diamond ever found in Russia The Russian miner sees encouraging prospects from colourful diamonds, market in which it aims to become the world’s leader.
February 12, 2019 Firestone shares on fire after finding 70-carat diamond in Lesotho The white, makeable diamond is the largest found so far this year and follows the recovery of a 46-carat, gem quality white rock in December.
January 29, 2019 Gemfields to pay $7.5m to settle human rights abuses claims in Mozambique The precious gemstones miner has agreed, on a no-admission-of-liability basis, to settle claims brought against it by a group of 273 Mozambicans related to its ruby mine in northern Mozambique.
August 27, 2018 Famous yellow diamonds yielding mine up for grabs The Ellendale mine produced around half of the world’s supply of rare yellow diamonds during peak production.
February 20, 2017 Potash demand destruction likely in India, after Gov’t hints at subsidy cut Already reeling from decades-low prices, potash miners are staring at another headwind, this time from India, a major importer of the crop fertilizer ingredient.
October 7, 2016 Indian politician denounces illegal sand mining Sushil Kumar Modi declared that the illegal activities were happening with the blessing of the police and the mining and transport departments.
July 6, 2016 Dominion Diamond to go ahead with Ekati mine expansion Developing the Jay pipe will help keeping the mine in production until 2033.
December 2, 2014 Vale confirms plans to sell stake in $35 billion base metals unit Chief Financial Officer Luciano Siani confirmed Tuesday the company's plans to sell a minority stake in its metals-producing unit.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
