November 21, 2017

Plans underway for world’s biggest offshore diamond mining vessel

Debmarine Namibia, a 50/50 joint venture between the country and De Beers Group, tis planning for the construction of the world’s largest custom-built diamond mining vessel.

November 20, 2017

Canadian diamond producer to resume mining off Namibian coast

In an alliance with International Mining and Dredging Holdings, the Canadian miner ran a bulk sampling program whose results "were extremely encouraging."

November 20, 2017

Canadian diamond discoveries could close pending supply gap

With global diamond demand forecast to grow at approx 3.5% annually over next five years, a supply gap down the line seems inevitable if forecasts hold.

November 20, 2017

DeBeers announces Shining Light Awards finalists for 2016/2017

Award recognizes emerging jewellery designers in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa and provides them with a valuable platform to build their careers in the jewellery design industry.

November 19, 2017

Zsa Zsa Gabor’s diamond necklace could fetch up to $1.5 million

A diamond necklace owned by the late actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is expected to sell for between $1.2 and $1.5 million at auction.

November 14, 2017

Giant diamond sells for $33.7 million

Mounted in a diamond and emerald necklace, the white, matchbox-size rock was acquired by an unidentified buyer.

November 14, 2017

Lucapa finds another large diamond at its Lulo mine in Angola

It's the eighth diamond of over 100 carats recovered this year, and the seventh in just 2.5 years of commercial mining.

November 14, 2017

Former Xstrata CEO Mick Davis may become Rio Tinto new chairman

The mining veteran could face competition from internal candidates, including former head of UK gas company Centrica, Sam Laidlaw, who now sits on Rio’s board.

November 13, 2017

Venezuela’s Mining Arch in the spotlight again

New reports highlighting the environmental dangers posed by mineral exploitation at the Mining Arch have emerged, as Venezuelan officials try to convince Alrosa to invest in the project.

November 12, 2017

Second large diamond in a year unearthed in Sierra Leone

Another huge diamond has been released from the Earth's clutches following an astounding discovery in the West African country earlier this year.