June 7, 2018

Botswana Diamonds to buy BCL’s stake in exploration project

BCL mine group, which has been under liquidation since 2016, is selling its 51 percent stake in Maibwe Diamonds for an undisclosed amount.

June 7, 2018

Brazil’s President to change mining regulations as early as next week

Michel Temer is expected to issue a decree next week introducing key changes to mining rules that date back to the 1960s.

June 7, 2018

ALROSA enters the Top-5 of sustainability rating «Polar Index»

"Polar Index" became the first specialized rating of companies whose geography of activities affects the Arctic zone of Russia. The results of the first rating were presented in the Public…

June 6, 2018

Botswana Diamonds grabs rights for ‘high potential’ S. African prospect

Area is close to the Venetia mine, operated by De Beers, which delivers around 40% of South Africa’s annual diamond production.

June 6, 2018

Angola eases controls over diamond sector, to double output in four years

President Joao Lourenço said changes aim at attracting more investment, increasing production and securing higher government revenue.

June 4, 2018

Diamonds Q&A with Ken Armstrong, CEO of North Arrow Minerals

James Kwantes, editor of Resource Opportunities, speaks with Ken Armstrong, the CEO of one of the more active diamond companies globally. 

June 4, 2018

ATAC Resources and Barrick Gold commence drilling on the Rackla Gold Property, Yukon

ATAC’s technical team is operating two diamond drill rigs on the Conrad Zone at the wholly-owned Osiris Project.

June 1, 2018

Metal prices, financing, exploration and assays are all up

No longer under water.

May 31, 2018

Online auction sees Botswana gem mine sold for $8.1m

The mine has probable reserves of 5 million tons at a grade of 31 carats per 100 tons and inferred resources of 10.3 million tons at 31 carats per 100…

May 31, 2018

Emeralds and rubies producer Fura Gems changes look

The company, which began operations a year ago, said the move seeks to strengthen its communication with key stake holders and consumers.