Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – reportRussian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 11:55 am
Mountain Province discovers kimberlite in three target areas at Kennady NorthDrilling to date has tested four of the 16 target…Staff Writer | May 17, 2022 | 12:01 pm
Botswana sees Russian diamond ban opening door to synthetic gemsThe United States, the world's largest market for natural diamonds,…Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 7:09 am
Global diamond trade fractures under the weight of Russia sanctions Russian mining giant Alrosa supplies about a third of the world’s raw gems, and US sanctions against the company are causing panic in the industry. Bloomberg News | May 12, 2022 | 3:43 pm
Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia. Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am
Diamond prices are spiking and even De Beers can’t fill the gap The market is struggling to source diamonds after the US sanctioned Russia's Alrosa, which accounts for about a third of global supply. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2022 | 4:01 am
Ukraine war drives De Beers to step up diamond traceability efforts The diamond producer is also looking to adjust its supply chains, as Western customers want assurance that their purchases do not come from Russia. Reuters | May 9, 2022 | 5:05 am
‘The Rock’, a record-setting white diamond, goes up for auction The 228.31 carat pear-shaped stone roughly the size of a golf ball is expected to sell for up to $30 million. Reuters | May 6, 2022 | 6:56 am
SRK Consulting unpacks critical opportunities and challenges facing the African mining sector SRK Consulting believes Africa can be the ‘missing resources link’ as the world prepares for an accelerating energy transition. Henry Lazenby | May 4, 2022 | 9:44 am
Star Diamond confirms Type IIa high value diamonds at Orion North, Taurus kimberlites These diamond parcels were recovered between 2006 and 2008 from 120-cm diameter drilling programs. Staff Writer | May 2, 2022 | 10:34 am
Guinea’s coup leader proposes 3-year transition back to civilian rule Lengthy transition is likely to upset West Africa's political bloc that has called for a swift return to constitutional order. Reuters | May 2, 2022 | 4:43 am
Russia says it may buy diamonds from sanctions-hit Alrosa Alrosa, , the world’s top diamond miner by output, is responsible for 90% of Russia’s diamond production and 28% of global supply. Reuters | April 27, 2022 | 6:36 am