October 31, 2018 Alrosa kicks off mining at new diamond field in Siberia President Vladimir Putin, who attended the opening ceremony, said the new operation reinforced the state-controlled firm's position as a diamond world leader.
October 29, 2018 Rio Tinto sees new-style partnerships as the future If a community or government wants a bigger share of the pie, they may need to be willing to take on more of the risk.
October 29, 2018 World’s two top diamond miners join forces to test blockchain pilot Alrosa has joined rival De Beers' Tracr industry blockchain traceability platform, aimed at clearing the supply chain of imposters and conflict diamonds.
October 29, 2018 Firestone hails strong start of second quarter despite slight recoveries fall The Africa-focused miner sold a 68-carats white diamond for just under $1 million, which became its third most valuable stone to date.
October 28, 2018 Zimbabwe’s government to give mining claims to artisanal diamond miners Villagers living around the Marange diamond fields would benefit.
October 26, 2018 Namibia scraps black ownership rules for mining exploration licences Rules threaten the diamond and uranium producer's ability to attract investment.
October 26, 2018 Saskatchewan gives environmental approval to Star-Orion South project The preliminary economic assessment of the mine estimates that 66 million carats of diamonds could be recovered over a 38-year project life.
October 25, 2018 Lucapa secures $7m loan to boost Lesotho mine development First commercial diamonds from the company's 70%-owned Mothae mine expected in early November.
October 23, 2018 FURA announces all-female wash plant project “We believe women in West Boyacá are a pillar of society in the area and that these opportunities help reflect the vital, strong and active role women continue to play…
October 23, 2018 De Beers to build Chidliak as FutureSmart mine De Beers acquired Peregrine and all its Canadian projects in a friendly deal in September for 24 cents a share or $107 million.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
