February 4, 2020

Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst

Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on shaky grounds at best, consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says.

February 4, 2020

Gem Diamonds finds 183-carat rough at Letšeng mine in Lesotho

Analysts say that while the diamond showed signs of breakage, it could fetch more than $5 million.

February 3, 2020

Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss

Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.

February 3, 2020

Social investors, emissions reduction efforts to shape mining’s short-term future — report

Deloitte’s “Tracking the Trends” annual mining report, warns mining leaders they will have to work this year on building trust with communities, consumers and investors.

January 31, 2020

The battle for stronger conflict minerals legislation in Europe

The EU's new regulation prohibiting imports of 3TG from conflict zones is a shadow of its equivalent legislation in the US, but it is a least a foot in the…

January 29, 2020

Governor of Yakutia says Mir diamond mine to reopen in 2024

While Alrosa and regional authorities say the reopening is under study.

January 29, 2020

De Beers diamond sales jump after terrible year for gems

The diamond miner De Beers sold the most gems since April 2019, in a sign the industry is starting to recover from a slump in demand.

January 27, 2020

Petra Diamonds revenue slips as China, Hong Kong demand wanes

The diamond miner has invested heavily in the Cullinan mine in South Africa.

January 23, 2020

Brazil Minerals encouraged by diamond recoveries

The US-based miner said its South American operations have been producing gem-quality stones.

January 22, 2020

Louis Vuitton is turning the world’s second-biggest diamond into jewellery

The 1,758-carat Sewelô, grabbed by the luxury brand last week, is the world’s second-largest rough diamond.