February 14, 2020

ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update

Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.

February 9, 2020

Endiama searching for partners to make Angola top diamond producer

The African country wants to produce 14 million carats per year by 2022.

February 6, 2020

Lucara finds unbroken 549-carat diamond, fourth-largest mined at Karowe

The Botswana mine has already produced six diamonds greater than 100 carats this year.

February 5, 2020

Angola’s state-owned diamond mining company preparing for IPO

Endiama EP plans to sell as much as 30% of its shares in public offering in 2022

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.