February 21, 2019

Diamond Producers Association launches ‘For Me, From Me’ campaign

Latest ‘Real is Rare’ campaign celebrates self-purchase women at all life stages.

February 21, 2019

De Beers says lab-grown diamond wholesale prices fall by up to 60%

De Beers has invested in a synthetic diamond factory in the U.S. state of Oregon, which should produce more than half a million rough carats a year in 2020.

February 21, 2019

Canadian miners had a tough 2018, but optimism remains — EY

Ernst & Young’s Canadian Mining Eye index, which tracks the performance of 100 Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange mid-tier and junior miners — dropped 2% in the last…

February 20, 2019

Mining stocks rally as copper price hits 7-month high

BHP, Anglo American touch one-year highs.

February 20, 2019

Mining companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa should invest in renewable energy — report

According to Fitch Solutions, off-grid mines could benefit from reducing their dependency on diesel while taking advantage of the region's favourable climate conditions.

February 18, 2019

Petra Diamonds appoints new CEO, share price rises

Analysts said appointing Richard Duffy, who has held finance posts in his 27 years in mining, would benefit the company as it sought to cut debt.

February 14, 2019

Famed Cullinan mine banks on big diamonds to drive down debt

It could take 'between five and 10 years' to clear the debts related to the mine.

February 14, 2019

Heart-shaped diamond found in time for Valentine’s Day

The unusual gem found by Alrosa weighs 65.7 carats.

February 13, 2019

Alrosa exhibits largest pink diamond ever found in Russia

The Russian miner sees encouraging prospects from colourful diamonds, market in which it aims to become the world’s leader.

February 12, 2019

Alrosa sales fell in January

Diamond sales dropped by 44% year-on-year in the first month of 2019.