Burgundy buys Canada’s largest diamond operation Burgundy Diamond Mines is buying Arctic Canadian, owner of the Ekati mine, to become one of the world’s biggest diamond operations.Staff Writer | March 14, 2023 | 8:28 am
EV batteries get some blingA new EV battery uses diamonds to harvest energy.Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 7:25 am
Botswana mining growth seen flat amid dim diamond outlookIn 2023, Botswana expects diamond output to decline by 1%.Reuters | March 1, 2023 | 7:41 am
Gemfields reports updated ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ figures Measure promotes greater transparency around the level of natural resource wealth shared with the governments of host countries. Staff Writer | February 24, 2023 | 11:26 am
Rio Tinto to spend $40m on Diavik diamond mine expansion The approved first phase of the expansion project will extend Diavik’s productive life to at least early 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2023 | 8:53 am
Lucara updates Karowe diamond mine underground expansion The company invested $106 million in 2022 in underground development. Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 11:10 am
Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 3:33 am
G-7 and EU looking at ways to track and trace Russian diamonds Previous EU attempts to sanction Russian gems have run into resistance from importer nations such as Belgium. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2023 | 10:40 am
De Beers confident talks will deliver a Botswana diamond deal The Anglo American unit is in talks with the Botswana government to extend mining rights that expire in 2029. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 9:56 am
Gemfields evacuates exploration camp in Mozambique after attack The coloured gems miner has halted operations and vacated its 75%-owned Nairoto Resources exploration camp after an insurgent attack on a nearby village. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2023 | 3:43 am
De Beers diamond deal threatened as Botswana says it’s ready to walk away Botswana President said his government is prepared to walk away from negotiations if he’s not satisfied with the division of revenues. Bloomberg News | February 13, 2023 | 6:43 am
Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals Botswana is reviewing its mines and minerals legislation to "tighten up" laws on mine rehabilitation. Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 12:22 pm