March 10, 2020

INTERVIEW: Enrique Garay, senior vice president, Rio2

Rio2 is a follow-up business to the previously Rio Alto Mining, which began business in 2008 and was acquired by Tahoe.

March 8, 2020

Angola’s new diamond trading policy yields positive results

The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola saw revenue grow by an average 8.5% in the last two years.

March 4, 2020

Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms

Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.

March 4, 2020

Coronavirus hits De Beers sales

Company has deferred allocations due to the virus impact on customers focused on the Chinese market.

March 3, 2020

Tomra opens regional headquarters in South Africa

Tomra’s new 1,800-sq.-metre facility includes offices, a warehouse and training and meeting rooms.

March 2, 2020

Global exploration budget declines 3% in 2019 – report

The latest S&P report attributes the lower budget to challenging prices for many commodities throughout the year.

March 2, 2020

Alrosa steps up efforts to brighten fluorescent diamond sales

The Russian diamond giant is inviting retailers to jointly market its 'Luminous Diamonds' brand, which uses the glowing stones.

February 26, 2020

Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks

Company announced ordinary dividend of $6.2 billion in 2019 and total cash returns of $7.2 billion.

February 25, 2020

Russia pushes to end partial ban on diamond exports from CAR

Current restrictions have increased the amount of diamonds sold illegally, generating profits for middlemen rather than local communities.

February 25, 2020

Firestone to delist, trim board on tough diamond market

The decisions seek to reduce costs and ride out the sector's lingering weakness.