July 25, 2019

Firestone meets annual production targets despite market weakness

The miner dug up 829,458 carats in the fiscal year ended June from Liqhobong, in Lesotho, which is its only operating mine.

July 22, 2019

Weak demand takes shine off Petra Diamonds revenue

It expects to produce about 3.8 million carats in 2020, compared to the 3.9 million carats it generated for the year ended June 30.

July 22, 2019

Russian and Zimbabwe state-owned diamond miners form JV

Starting in the fall of 2019, the JV will focus on geological exploration of greenfield deposits.

July 18, 2019

Alrosa says Q2 output up 14%

The company may fall short of its 2019 sales target of 38 million carats.

July 18, 2019

Anglo American’s diamond unit takes sparkle away from results

Output from its De Beers unit dropped 14% amid weaker demand and lower prices.

July 16, 2019

Alrosa recovers large diamond from Verkhne-Munskoye deposit

The stone weighs 63.15 carats and it is transparent with a yellow hue.

July 15, 2019

The world’s biggest diamond mine is closing

Rio’s Argyle mine in remote Western Australia has transformed the sector since 1983.

July 12, 2019

Rio Tinto showcases Argyle mine’s pink diamonds

The 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is being showcased in Perth, Hong Kong and New York, with bids closing on 9 October 2019.

July 11, 2019

Dominion drills kimberlite at North Arrow’s LDG project

The project is located near Lac de Gras, 10 km southwest of the Diavik diamond mine and 20 km south of the Ekati mine.

July 8, 2019

Firestone finds largest yellow diamond to date at Lesotho mine

The 54 carat intense fancy yellow, sawable diamond will be sold in September.