July 8, 2018

South Africa mines minister delays finalisation of draft mining charter

Uncertainty around the charter has deterred investment into a sector that accounts for 8 percent of gross domestic product in the world's top platinum producer.

July 6, 2018

SYNTHdetect shortlisted as finalist for industry innovation award

SYNTHdetect, launched last year, is the first synthetic diamond screening device.

July 5, 2018

Finds at Lucapa’s Lulo project jump on record mined diamonds

Production at Lucapa's 40%-owned Lulo project, in Angola, rose 20% during the June quarter.

July 5, 2018

S. Africa seeks re-opening of shuttered mines to boost economy

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe believes mines on care and maintenance are bad for the economy.

July 5, 2018

Petra Diamonds sells stake in Kimberley Ekapa JV for $22 million

The Kimberley Ekapa joint venture focuses on mining in the South African town of Kimberley.

July 4, 2018

ALROSA sells large diamonds at an auction in Vladivostok for $17 mln

In 2017, the total revenue of ALROSA from the sale of diamonds at tenders and auctions in Vladivostok exceeded $70 million. On the first 2018 auction held in May ALROSA…

July 4, 2018

New campaign for Rio Tinto’s Australian Diamonds is launched in India

Rio Tinto‘s Australian Diamonds programme has launched its latest campaign in India highlighting a new range of affordable bridal and fashion jewellery from the company’s Argyle diamond mine in Australia.

June 29, 2018

Lucapa digs up another large diamond, this time in Lesotho

Australia’s Lucapa Diamond (ASX:LOM) has found an 89-carat yellow diamond at its 70%-owned Mothae mine in Lesotho during the current bulk sampling program.

June 29, 2018

Bluerock Diamonds trades up on resumption of production at Kareevlei

Company says that changes made to the crushing circuit will positively impact the plant’s performance,

June 28, 2018

Swedwatch report highlights human rights risks in sale of mining equipment to Myanmar

 Irresponsible jade extraction has led to extensive human suffering and environmental degradation in Myanmar’s conflict-affected Kachin state.