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.

November 2, 2017

Namibia’s economy to grow faster in 2017 as mining bounces back

The country's mining sector is emerging from years of contraction and the impact of recent severe drought eases, the finance minister said on Thursday.

November 2, 2017

De Beers’ Victor mine closing doors in 2019

Firm has determined it's not economically viable to extend the life of the diamond mine, which can only be accessed by air year round, or by a winter road for…

October 31, 2017

Solid demand for large stones boosts Gem Diamonds sales

The company has found six diamonds larger than 100 carats in the first nine months of the year, compared with just four throughout 2016.

October 30, 2017

Former Gemfields exc.-led firm grabs Coscuez emerald mine in Colombia

Fura Gems aims to resume production at the mine within six months of the deal closure.