Diamond Top Stories

Namibia moves to curb mining speculators, boost local ownership

Effective April 1, Namibian mining exploration licence holders will be required by law to retain at least a 15% stake.

Reuters | March 3, 2021 | 7:17 am

Rio Tinto chairman to step down over caves blast scandal

Simon Thompson is the latest high-profile departure linked to the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2021 | 7:06 am

Angola seeks to boost diamond output, negotiating with major players

The world's sixth-largest producer produced 8 million carats in 2020,…

Reuters | March 2, 2021 | 9:30 am

Alrosa reports 49% fall in profit in 2020

Company output fell by 22% to 30 million carats as…

Reuters | March 2, 2021 | 8:13 am

Gemfields to restart mines after covid-triggered halts

Both Kagem emerald mine in Zambia and Montepuez ruby mine…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2021 | 3:57 am

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Alrosa puts walnut-size diamond up for sale

The 242-carat diamond is one of the largest gem-quality ones mined by the Russian company since 2000.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2021 | 7:09 am

In Brazil, an indigenous woman joins Bolsonaro in fight for mining

Irisnaide Silva leads one indigenous group in the state of Roraima that defends mining diamond and gold in the Amazon.

Reuters | February 25, 2021 | 8:18 am

Nanotechnology platform to trace diamonds launched

Nano Innovator Holdings (NIH) has unveiled a prototype platform for end-to-end identification of rough and polished diamonds that uses nanotechnology.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2021 | 6:27 am

Q4 2020 saw recovery in polished diamond prices – report

According to fintech company UNI, there are “reasons for optimism.”

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 25, 2021 | 6:08 am

Anglo American ended 2020 stronger than expected

The miner beat expectations with a small fall in 2020 earnings, but boosted dividend as soaring commodity prices helped it recover from covid-19 disruptions in the first half of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2021 | 3:56 am

Alrosa reopens processing plant earlier than planned

The plant is set to process 3 million tonnes of ore in 2021.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 24, 2021 | 9:12 am

Star Diamond butts heads with Rio Tinto on diamond breakage study

A trial over the project ownership is not expected to take place this year.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 22, 2021 | 10:21 am

De Beers hikes diamond prices again as revival keeps going

Diamond prices are rebounding after the pandemic brought the industry to an almost complete standstill in the first half of last year.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2021 | 8:01 am

Rio Tinto’s former boss gets huge payout despite caves blast

Jean-Sébastien Jacques received $18.6 million in pay and long-term incentive rewards last year, compared to $9.9 million in 2019.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2021 | 3:58 am

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