Diamond Top Stories

RJK expands land position, acquires kimberlite showing

RJK also optioned the Peddie kimberlite pipe from First Cobalt and can earn a 50% interest in that property.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 11, 2019 | 3:57 pm

In Kimberley, the world’s diamond capital, illicit mining fight flounders

The first South African project to bring illegal miners into…

Reuters | November 11, 2019 | 10:23 am

Tradewind launches new blockchain app to increase transparency in precious metals markets

The solution integrates with Tradewind’s existing VaultChain products, which present…

MINING.com editor | November 8, 2019 | 12:38 pm

De Beers cuts diamond prices by about 5% as industry crisis deepens

De Beers is taking more drastic steps to stem the…

Bloomberg News | November 5, 2019 | 11:26 am

Lucara going ahead with $514m Karowe mine expansion

While the needed investment is expected to be paid back…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2019 | 2:55 am

Petra’s recently found blue diamond could fetch $15 million

Viewings of the 20.08-carat diamond will run from November 1 to 7 at Petra’s marketing offices in Johannesburg.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2019 | 6:13 am

Alrosa finds Matryoshka-style stone, the first in diamond mining history

According to scientists, the diamond may be over 800 million years old.

MINING.com Editor | October 4, 2019 | 10:32 am

Central African Republic diamond houses obliged to export $3m per quarter

The Central African Republic launched a full overhaul of the country’s alluvial diamond mining sector.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 4, 2019 | 6:15 am

Zimbabwe accuses US of lying about diamond-mining forced labour

Zimbabwe, suffering its worst economic crisis since 2008, is desperate to end sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European Union on politicians and state companies.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2019 | 5:05 am

Gem Diamonds mining lease for Letšeng renewed for 10 years

Royalty payable for the diamonds sold was increased to 10% from 8%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2019 | 4:37 am

Diamond crisis deepens as De Beers reports plunging sales

RBC Capital Markets expects profit will fall by about 40% this year at De Beers.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2019 | 9:14 am

Rise of ethical investing keeps losing social license the top risk to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2019 | 9:13 am

Zimbabwe rejects US claim that diamond mine uses forced labour

Zimbabwe has accused the US of ignorance after blocking rough diamond imports from the Marange fields.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2019 | 2:38 pm

De Beers keeps special terms in place for another diamond sale

De Beers is continuing its policy of offering almost unprecedented flexibility to diamond buyers.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2019 | 8:57 am

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