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

Alrosa finds Matryoshka-style stone, the first in diamond mining history

According to scientists, the diamond may be over 800 million years old.

MINING.com Editor | October 4, 2019 | 10:32 am

Central African Republic diamond houses obliged to export $3m per quarter

The Central African Republic launched a full overhaul of the country’s alluvial diamond mining sector.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 4, 2019 | 6:15 am

Zimbabwe accuses US of lying about diamond-mining forced labour

Zimbabwe, suffering its worst economic crisis since 2008, is desperate to end sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European Union on politicians and state companies.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2019 | 5:05 am

Gem Diamonds mining lease for Letšeng renewed for 10 years

Royalty payable for the diamonds sold was increased to 10% from 8%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2019 | 4:37 am

Diamond crisis deepens as De Beers reports plunging sales

RBC Capital Markets expects profit will fall by about 40% this year at De Beers.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2019 | 9:14 am

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