March 28, 2025 Anglo starts talks with banks on possible De Beers IPO Anglo is pursuing a dual-track process in its effort to exit De Beers by trying to find a buyer for the struggling business.
March 18, 2025 Alrosa suspends operations at less profitable deposits amid sanctions The suspension will affect deposits with an annual production of less than 1 million carats.
March 15, 2025 Botswana targets rich young Americans with big, natural diamonds The country is aiming at buyers of more expensive jewellery, while highlighting that its gems can be traced back to Botswana mines through blockchain technology.
March 14, 2025 Anglo American plans fresh job cuts as part of restructuring Anglo began restructuring the business last year after it had to fend off a takeover bid by BHP.
March 14, 2025 Tariffs, uncertainty, driving nations to tighten grip on critical minerals Verisk Maplecroft’s Resource Nationalism Index shows a record jump in government control over resources in 47 countries since 2020.
March 12, 2025 Trump metals tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada and EU Canada, the biggest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the US, has announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on goods worth C$29.8 billion in total.
March 12, 2025 India to launch auction for mineral exploration licenses for 13 blocks The blocks include those of diamond and copper.
March 10, 2025 Palliser steps up pressure on Rio Tinto to drop dual listing Rio Tinto operates as a dual-listed company, with separate shareholder bases in the UK (PLC) and Australia (Limited).
March 4, 2025 Russia will decide on potential further Alrosa diamond purchases after Q2 The country resumed regular diamond purchases from Alrosa for the state fund last year.
March 4, 2025 Botswana Diamonds secures Thorny River mining permit With the final permit in hand, Botswana Diamonds will begin contractor mining at the South African asset, depending on market conditions.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
