January 19, 2026

Petra’s 42-carat blue diamond sparks hope for natural gems

The ultra-rare stone could fetch up to $40 million, signalling a bright spot for a diamond sector under pressure.

January 13, 2026

Taylor Swift’s vintage ring shines new light on diamond industry

Dealers say her ring has drawn renewed interest in antique stones, prized for what lab-grown diamonds lack: scarcity and story.

January 8, 2026

Guyana oil and mining sectors gain as Venezuela risk eases

Lower regional risk is lifting Guyana’s natural resources appeal as investors reassess security and growth prospects.

January 7, 2026

African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says

Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, has valued the diamond producer at about $4.9 billion.

January 7, 2026

De Beers bets on India’s rich to boost natural diamond demand

The unit of Anglo American is opening its fifth and largest global ‘Forevermark’ store in Mumbai this week.

January 6, 2026

Lucara Diamond backs Karowe expansion amid market slump

Updated feasibility study outlines funding plans, production timelines and long-term value from the Botswana mine underground expansion.

January 4, 2026

Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds

Russia is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Africa amid the wider confrontation with the West.

December 30, 2025

Top stories of 2025 on MINING.COM

Critical minerals and gold were the two big themes shaping the mining industry in 2025.

December 29, 2025

Diamond crash 2025: market slump met tech pressure

The diamond industry is now shifting from growth to triage, with survival tied less to geology and more to branding.

December 29, 2025

Guinea’s military leader set to extend rule amid mining boom

Mamadi Doumbouya faced a fragmented opposition, with none of the eight contenders seriously threatening his first-round win.