February 14, 2018 Fura Gems to restart Colombia’s iconic Coscuez emerald mine in April New gemstones mining and marketing company is stepping up efforts to kick off operations at some of its key assets and help organize what it calls "a highly disorganized and…
February 14, 2018 Botswana Diamonds just raised more than $695K to boost exploration Proceeds from the placing will fund ongoing diamond exploration in South Africa and Botswana, and will also provide the company with additional working capital, the company said.
February 14, 2018 Tracing diamonds from mine to market possible with this technology Diamond traceability back to the mine of origin – vital to the international due diligence movement for precious gems and minerals – just took a giant step forward. SCS Global…
February 13, 2018 Gemfields reveals and denies fresh human rights abuse claims in Mozambique As part of Gemfields' philosophy of “total transparency”, the company revealed is facing claims of human rights abuses in Mozambique, where it mines rubies.
February 12, 2018 Lucapa recovers first diamonds from Lesotho mine The largest diamond recovered in the first test run was 6.6 carats.
February 9, 2018 De Beers’ Namibia venture puts mine up for sale, at least 130 jobs to go Namdeb, a 50/50 joint venture between the Namibian government and Anglo American’s diamond unit De Beers, has put its Elizabeth Bay Mine up for sale.
February 8, 2018 Political shifts lift investor mood in southern African mining Mining is a long-term game, but in southern Africa dramatic political changes have transformed the investment mood for the better in the space of a year.
February 8, 2018 Zimbabwe to consider waivers on platinum, diamonds ownership law Nation to consider applications from platinum, diamonds mining companies exempted from requirement that they be at least 51 pct owned by black citizens.
February 8, 2018 Sotheby’s expects over $33 million for world’s largest, rarest, flawless round diamond The 102.34-carat white diamond is thought to be worth considerably more than previous auction records for similar pieces.
February 7, 2018 Rio Tinto pays biggest divvy in history as profit hits three-year high Mining giant posts 90% increase in profit amid what CEO Jean-Sébastien Jacques calls “resilient” commodity prices.
Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China. December 23, 2025 | 05:39 am
