October 17, 2018

Botswana Diamonds, Vast Resource JV steps up exploration efforts in Zimbabwe

Decision comes after the companies received Wednesday a preliminary geological assessment of the property, which shows Heritage contains several targets for modern alluvial diamond placer deposits.

October 16, 2018

Australians find extremely rare mineral in meteorite impact crater

Researchers from Curtin University discovered reidite, one of the rarest minerals on Earth buried deep within an ancient meteorite crater in Western Australia.

October 10, 2018

ALROSA September sales of rough and polished diamonds reached $338.7 million

ALROSA, the world's largest diamond miner, announces diamond sales results for September and nine months of 2018.

October 9, 2018

Zimbabwe miner RioZim to sue central bank for loss of forex earning

The miner said it would take legal actions to force the central bank to give it US dollars for part of its gold output.

October 8, 2018

ALROSA extracts rare fancy intense yellow diamond

It is the largest yellow rough diamond mined at ALROSA's deposits this year.

October 5, 2018

Diamond market warming to lab-made gems

The centuries-old diamond industry is getting shaken up by small producers and industry giants alike.

October 3, 2018

Rio Tinto reveals its largest Fancy Purplish Red diamond in New York

Rio Tinto has revealed its 2018 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender in New York to collectors, connoiseurs and those in search of the incomparable.

October 3, 2018

South Africa mulls SOV, should not harm mining sector – minister

South African government is considering a sovereign wealth fund but is looking for a way to fund it without harming the mining industry.

October 3, 2018

ALROSA proceeds with non-core assets disposal program

The shares of Almazergienbank were bought by OJSC RIK Plus.The transaction value exceeded RUB 200 million.The shares are to be transferred by the end of November this year.

October 2, 2018

South Africa’s latest mining charter: what’s new and who wins

New Mining Charter seeks to reduce uncertainty and boost investment in the sector.