July 7, 2019

Diamond mining industry ripe for consolidation, says Lucara’s Eira Thomas

Lucara Diamond president and CEO Eira Thomas interviewed by Dean MacPherson, head of business development for global mining at TMX Group.

June 27, 2019

Your diamond ring now comes with a resume and passport

Russia’s Alrosa is rolling out a program that will allow jewelry buyers to track their diamond’s history in detail.

June 20, 2019

Trench cutter sets record depth at Rio Tinto diamond JV

The first 228 metre cutter bulk sample has been successfully completed at the FalCon diamond evaluation project in Saskatchewan, Canada.

June 20, 2019

Gem Diamonds exits Botswana with $5.4m Ghaghoo mine sale

The buyer, local company Pro Civil, is assuming the environmental liability currently associated with the London-listed miner.

June 11, 2019

New kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue, says Mountain Province

“Wilson” kimberlite is the first new kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue in 20 years.

June 11, 2019

Botswana Diamonds unit to sell 256 carats from South Africa project

The diamonds to be sold by Vutomi, in which Botswana Diamonds holds a 40% interest, are expected to generate short-term cash flow to further develop he Thorny River project.

June 7, 2019

Bluerock Diamonds’ shares jump on record find

BlueRock owns and operates the Kareevlei Diamond Mine in the Kimberley region of South Africa.

June 6, 2019

Diamond markets under pressure — Rapaport

The international group says sales of polished diamonds below 0.50 carats are slow due to excess supply, weak Chinese demand and tight Indian liquidity.

June 5, 2019

Golden Share allowed to drill in the Marten Falls First Nation territory

The Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines issued 10 exploration permits to the junior miner.

June 4, 2019

Venezuelan ministers say Pemón tribe supports Mining Arc, NGOs disagree

Two ministers met with captains from the Indigenous tribe, however, activists say their complaints against the environmental and social impacts of the Orinoco Mining Arc tend to fall on deaf…