October 4, 2019 Central African Republic diamond houses obliged to export $3m per quarter The Central African Republic launched a full overhaul of the country’s alluvial diamond mining sector.
October 4, 2019 Zimbabwe accuses US of lying about diamond-mining forced labour Zimbabwe, suffering its worst economic crisis since 2008, is desperate to end sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European Union on politicians and state companies.
October 4, 2019 Gem Diamonds mining lease for Letšeng renewed for 10 years Royalty payable for the diamonds sold was increased to 10% from 8%.
October 3, 2019 Diamond crisis deepens as De Beers reports plunging sales RBC Capital Markets expects profit will fall by about 40% this year at De Beers.
October 2, 2019 Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.
October 1, 2019 Zimbabwe rejects US claim that diamond mine uses forced labour Zimbabwe has accused the US of ignorance after blocking rough diamond imports from the Marange fields.
September 27, 2019 De Beers keeps special terms in place for another diamond sale De Beers is continuing its policy of offering almost unprecedented flexibility to diamond buyers.
September 26, 2019 Rio Tinto sees rosy future for diamonds despite end of Argyle Company is exploring for diamonds in Canada as part of its plans to stay in the sector despite the looming closure of its Argyle mine in Australia, known for extremely…
September 26, 2019 Lucara rocks — finds blue, pink diamonds at Botswana mine The diamonds, found at the area that yielded the famous 1,111-carat “Lesedi La Rona” in 2015, will be sold in December.
September 25, 2019 How blockchain can track conflict minerals Several companies have begun using or offering blockchain solutions to address some of the problems associated with conflict minerals.
Former BHP executive to be appointed Chile’s mining minister Santiago Montt, who has a doctorate in law from Yale University, will be named to President-Elect José Antonio Kast’s cabinet in a ceremony Tuesday evening. January 20, 2026 | 10:57 am
