October 28, 2019

De Beers banks on ‘diamonds are for me’

Luxury groups see potential for growth in jewellery demand, as shown by LVMH's nearly $14.5 billion offer, made public on Monday, to buy Tiffany & Co.

October 28, 2019

South Africa grants Botswana Diamonds mining permit for Marsfontein

The mine was operated for two years in the late 1990s and surrounding deposits overlooked when the mine it closed.

October 27, 2019

Revving up Greenland’s mineral production will take time

Greenland recently issued numerous exploration and mining licences in a bid to diversify its economy.

October 25, 2019

Alrosa finds diamond over 230 carats, largest in three years

The gem-quality specimen is an octahedron of yellowish hue with several chips.

October 23, 2019

Firestone Diamonds revenue down as recovery rates, sales fall

Firestone will review 2020 guidance, following "unexpected" power cuts at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho.

October 22, 2019

Jewelers are already nostalgic for the end of pink diamonds

The Argyle mine is set to close at the end of next year, now that its supply of economically viable jewels has been exhausted.

October 18, 2019

Ebola concentrated in Congo mining area, still an emergency — WHO

Fifteen new confirmed cases were reported in North Kivu and Ituri provinces in the week to Oct. 13.

October 14, 2019

Zimbabwe unveils plan for $12 billion in mineral revenue by 2023

The southern African nation sees the mining sector as the main driver for reviving an economy crippled by triple-digit inflation and high unemployment.

October 11, 2019

Vast Resources to sign diamonds joint venture deal in Zimbabwe

London-listed Vast Resources will join new entrants like Russia's Alrosa as well as unlisted Chinese firm Anjin Investments.

October 11, 2019

Majority of firms fail at conflict minerals due diligence

A Responsible Sourcing Network study analyzed 215 companies’ disclosures.