Diamond Top Stories

Lucara digs up 393-carat diamond at Karowe

The diamond is the seventh stone greater than 300 carats dug up at the Botswana operation so far this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2021 | 3:48 am

Petra Diamonds finds 342-carat rough at Cullinan mine

Petra said the diamond, of “exceptional” quality in terms of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2021 | 3:50 am

Rerating: Top 50 mining companies double in value from covid low

MINING.COM’s ranking of the world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks…

MINING.com Editor | July 23, 2021 | 9:56 am

Diamonds and platinum sparkle in Anglo American’s Q2 production

Diamond production rose by 134% compared to last year as…

Reuters | July 20, 2021 | 4:20 am

Gemfields aims for transparency on how much miners pay host countries in taxes, dividends

The company called its new indicator the ‘G-Factor for Natural…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 14, 2021 | 6:03 am

Mountain Province taps Dunebridge for $33m loan

The short-term loan from Dunebridge will address the company’s short-term liquidity needs.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 13, 2021 | 8:49 am

Petra Diamonds reaches $6m settlement on human rights abuse claims

The miner had been accused of being responsible for widespread human rights violations at the Williamson mine in Tanzania.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2021 | 7:55 am

Strong demand for diamonds, rough and smooth, boosts Alrosa sales

Global demand for precious stones has been recovering from the impact of the covid-19 pandemic since the second half of 2020.

Reuters | May 12, 2021 | 7:52 am

Lucara ‘bounces back’ in Q1 on healthier diamond market

The company reported net income of $3.4 million, compared with a net loss of $3.2 million in the same quarter of last year.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 10, 2021 | 8:48 am

Gem Diamonds finds 370-carat diamond at Letseng

Since acquiring the mine in 2006, the company has found more than 60 white gem quality diamonds over 100 carats each.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2021 | 3:55 am

101-carat diamond to be auctioned in Geneva jewellery sale

The largest diamond ever cut in Russia will be auctioned in Geneva later this month.

Reuters | May 7, 2021 | 11:07 am

Fancy color diamond prices show mixed results in Q1 2021

The Fancy Color Research Foundation reported the latest results of its Fancy Color Diamond Index.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2021 | 6:06 am

Lucara secures $220 million for Karowe expansion

The backing of five lenders will be used to fund the company’s underground expansion plan for its Karowe mine in Botswana.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2021 | 6:40 am

Rio Tinto shareholders reject former CEO’s exit package

More than 60% of the votes cast at Rio's annual meetings in London and Sydney were against Jean-Sébastien Jacques' exit package.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2021 | 3:49 am

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Lucara digs up 393-carat diamond at Karowe

Petra Diamonds finds 342-carat rough at Cullinan mine

Rerating: Top 50 mining companies double in value from covid low

Diamonds and platinum sparkle in Anglo American’s Q2 production

Gemfields aims for transparency on how much miners pay host countries in taxes, dividends

Mountain Province taps Dunebridge for $33m loan

Petra Diamonds reaches $6m settlement on human rights abuse claims

Strong demand for diamonds, rough and smooth, boosts Alrosa sales

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