February 10, 2025

Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market

Botswana is the world's leading producer of diamonds by value.

February 7, 2025

Anglo American nears De Beers spinoff

Botswana, which holds a 15% stake in De Beers valued at $2.5 billion, is considering increasing its stake in the diamond miner.

February 6, 2025

Anglo American to review De Beers value amid weak diamond demand

De Beers rough diamond production decreased by 26% to 5.8 million carats in 2024.

February 5, 2025

Column: Trump or BRICS? The quandary for Africa’s miners and governments

Beyond the short-term volatility created by Donald Trump's tariff machinations, it's likely that the longer-term trend of the world splitting into two trading blocs is accelerating.

February 4, 2025

VIDEO: Canadian miners eye global markets amid US tariff threats

Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, addresses immediate concerns and strategies for market diversification.

February 4, 2025

Sasol, Anglo American and De Beers to pilot renewable diesel in South Africa

De Beers is providing the more than 20-hectare tracts of land on which the crops for the trial vegetable oil feedstock.

February 3, 2025

Anglo CEO pursues value as works on De Beers spin-off

Spinning off De Beers could be a major boost for valuation, given weak demand for diamonds.

February 3, 2025

De Beers seals sales and mining contract with Botswana

Deal comes after more than five years of negotiation and within 100 days of the election of a new government in the country.

January 31, 2025

Gemfields halts emerald sales over Zambia export tax

Before the 15% export tariff, Gemfields suspended production at Kagem, citing market saturation from discounted emeralds.

January 29, 2025

De Beers sees India as a bright spot, notes early recovery signs in US

India is the world's largest centre for cutting and polishing diamonds, accounting for nine out of 10 diamonds polished globally.