Diamond exploration hits a new low — even as rough prices soarIn Canada last year, coal exploration attracted more spending than diamond exploration.Alisha Hiyate | August 3, 2022 | 10:01 am
The Australian diamonds that no one can see“This discovery will influence our understanding of the tectonic models…Staff Writer | August 3, 2022 | 6:06 am
Anglo American cuts dividend as inflation, extreme weather erode earningsAnglo joined rival miners, including Rio Tinto and Freeport-McMoRan, in reporting…Reuters | July 28, 2022 | 7:55 am
Lucapa finds giant pink diamond said to be Angola’s largest in 300 years The 170-carat pink diamond, named the “Lulo Rose”, will be sold later this year through an international tender. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2022 | 3:49 am
Botswana president sees progress on diamond pact with De Beers Botswana and De Beers are working out the “finer” details of a new diamond sales pact. Bloomberg News | July 26, 2022 | 2:16 pm
De Beers Canada receives fine for 2017 Snap Lake diesel spill An investigation revealed that up to 1,125 litres of diesel spilled during a fuel transfer between two above-ground storage tanks. Staff Writer | July 26, 2022 | 10:45 am
Pangolin Diamonds to buy Amulet’s assets in Botswana By acquiring all issued and outstanding shares of Amulet Botswana, the miner will add the BK11 mine to its portfolio. Staff Writer | July 26, 2022 | 6:54 am
Fifty-thousand-year-old diamonds may be used to design ultra-hard yet malleable electronics Researchers say diamonds formed during a high-energy shock wave from an asteroid collision around 50,000 years ago have unique and exceptional properties. Staff Writer | July 24, 2022 | 8:00 am
De Beers boosts 2022 guidance despite drop in output The miner expects to produce 32m-34m carats, up from 30m-33m carats thanks to what it calls “robust demand” from US customers. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2022 | 7:54 am
Amorphous carbon may be useful for solar energy conversion Researchers are using a new framework for understanding the electronic properties of amorphous carbon. Staff Writer | July 20, 2022 | 5:05 am
Gemfields on alert as insurgent attacks creep closer to Montepuez An incident took place on July 13, about 30 km from the Cabo Delgado province's ruby mine, but operations have not been halted. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 20, 2022 | 3:51 am
Petra Diamonds annual revenue up 44% on US demand for gems The company, which operates three mines in South Africa and one in Tanzania, sold 11% fewer diamonds in the year ended June 30. Reuters | July 19, 2022 | 7:46 am