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.

November 9, 2017

Rio Tinto’s Argyle pink diamonds tender delivers record result

Company sold 58 rare pink, red and violet diamonds, a collection know as "Custodions of Rare Beauty."

November 8, 2017

Alrosa finds three large diamonds at prolific Jubilee pipe

The large rough, gem-quality stones range from 82 to 163 carats.

November 7, 2017

India’s NMDC joins the race for $9bn diamond project

Indian diamonds are known for their quality, particularly those from the ancient Golconda mines, famous for producing a rare kind of extremely clear gem.

November 6, 2017

Alrosa sold large rough diamonds worth $9 million at an auction in Vladivostok

Alrosa took stock of the international auction for special-size rough diamonds weighing 10.8 carats and more, held on the territory of the Eurasian Diamond Centre (The EDC) in Vladivostok.

November 6, 2017

Canadian junior miners worth jumps for second year in a row

Aggregate market cap of the top 100 junior mining companies was up 7% to $12.2 billion, a level not seen since 2010, but the group significantly underperformed the Venture Exchange…

November 3, 2017

Lucara Diamond readies for $195 million expansion of Karowe mine

Results of a preliminary economic assessment have revealed the potential for the development of an underground mine at the company's mine in Botswana.