March 15, 2019 Alrosa’s 2018 net profit up 15% Russian state-controlled diamond producer Alrosa said on Friday its 2018 net profit rose to 90.4 billion roubles ($1.4 billion).
March 15, 2019 Lucapa finds fourth +50 carat diamond at Mothae mine in Lesotho While the 83.9 carat rock was not gem-quality, Lucapa says the find continues to underline the large-stone nature of the kimberlite resource.
March 14, 2019 MAC says mining needs government support to enhance competitiveness Capital investment in the mining sector has declined each year since 2012, with investment intentions for 2018 in line with this trend.
March 14, 2019 Gem Diamonds nets $8.8 million for 13.3 carat pink rock The price per carat was $657,000 — a record for a diamond found at Gem’s Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
March 13, 2019 Sustainability pressure turns into competitive advantage for miners — report Ethically sourced gold for example, may command a price premium of 3% to 5%.
March 13, 2019 Diamond recycling could save the natural industry De Beers quietly entered the recycled diamond business in 2016.
March 13, 2019 Six foreign-controlled miners to start divestments in ‘near future’ – Indonesia Foreign-controlled miners are required to gradually start reducing ownership after five years of production.
March 13, 2019 Gem Diamonds posts record results, but withholds dividend The company cited uncertainty about the global diamond industry as one of the main reasons for choosing not to pay a divvy.
March 11, 2019 South Africa’s alluvial diamond miners hampered by lack of government support, funding and inappropriate regulations The alluvial diamond mining industry has attempted to highlight the diversity of the junior mining sector and the challenges of the ‘one size fits’ all approach to minerals policy by…
March 10, 2019 Salary not top priority for mining jobseekers – Study Out of 800 people polled, 40% prioritize work-life balance.
US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal The US and China still haven’t reached an agreement on key details of how Beijing will free up sales of rare earths. December 24, 2025 | 07:45 am
