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.

March 8, 2019

Petra Diamonds shares jump after another discovery at Cullinan

It follows the recent recovery of a 6.12 carat Type II blue stone at the same mine.

March 8, 2019

Amazon rainforest’s riches up for grabs as Brazil to open indigenous reserves to mining

Brazil’s new right-wing government is going ahead with announced changes to current mining regulations, which include a controversial plan to open up indigenous reserves to mining.