Diamond Top Stories

Firestone Diamonds’ Liqhobong mine back at full tilt as power returns

Processing was halted from Oct.1 to Oct. 26, when diesel generators were commissioned. The plant then operated at between 80% and 90% capacity throughout November.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2019 | 3:58 am

Diamond industry’s torrid year set to continue for some time

The crisis afflicting the diamond industry won’t end anytime soon,…

Bloomberg News | December 2, 2019 | 9:23 am

Lucara bets on diamond market recovery, plans mine expansion

The company has earmarked $53 million for early work on…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2019 | 3:54 am

Zimbabwe’s ZCDC plans debut international diamond sale in 2020

ZCDC has cut its diamond production forecast for this year…

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2019 | 9:45 am

Tomra sorter boosts Lucara’s exceptional finds

Lucara’s success at the Karowe mine continues, most recently with…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 27, 2019 | 1:10 pm

Diamond sector battles crisis fatigue

A non-remote diamond discovery – and potentially mine – could be a game changer for the industry, and a balm to soothe its crisis fatigue

Alisha Hiyate - The Northern Miner | November 22, 2019 | 11:50 am

De Beers Namibian diamond venture seeks tax breaks to extend operations

Diamond mining is the largest taxpayer in Namibia and generates 20% of the southern African country's export earnings.

Reuters | November 21, 2019 | 12:10 pm

Pink diamonds deliver strong results for Rio

The miner reported double-digit growth in the number of bids for its 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 21, 2019 | 6:15 am

Alrosa keeps Russian doll-type diamond in rare-find collection

The selection of rare stones already includes a skull-shaped and a football-liked rough diamond that were mined in recent years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2019 | 6:03 am

Countries reminded of consequences of inaction on the Kimberley Process

The World Diamond Council said that member countries need to reach an agreement on necessary reforms.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 20, 2019 | 6:20 am

Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standards

The initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale's tailings dam burst in January, which killed 300 people.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2019 | 6:48 am

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

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