September 25, 2024

Burgundy Diamond halts Sable expansion plans at Ekati in Northwest Territories

Earlier this year, the company told the CBC that "the financial viability and sustainability" of its business are at risk without the Sable underground project.

September 25, 2024

Karelian closer to finding green diamond source in Finland

Irish explorer has completed a detailed excavation program in the Kuhmo region, where it found a rare green diamond in 2022.

September 24, 2024

Rio Tinto offers early termination to Diavik employees to save costs

The diamond mine is slated to close in the first quarter of 2026.

September 24, 2024

Petra Diamonds adjusts strategy amid 2024 market challenges

The diamond miner dealt with headwinds in fiscal year 2024 with strategic cost reductions and operational adjustments.

September 23, 2024

Gem Diamonds’ Letšeng mine yields 212-carat stone

It is the 13th diamond over 100-carat unearthed this year at the Lesotho mine.

September 19, 2024

FATF asks for tighter checks on India’s precious metal deals

The South Asian nation has about 175,000 businesses in this sector, but only some 9,500 are registered.

September 17, 2024

Winsome Resources confirms Canadian lithium project’s potential

Repurposing existing infrastructure at the past-producing Renard diamond mine seems the best option for the Adina lithium project in Quebec.

September 16, 2024

Lucara recovers sixth diamond larger than 1,000 carats at Karowe mine in Botswana

Last month, the miner unearthed the second-largest diamond ever found.

September 11, 2024

Diamond finds could extend NWT’s Misery mine ‘well past 2026,’ Burgundy says

In July, the crew found a fancy yellow diamond about 25 metres below the last planned mine level.

September 11, 2024

Gem Diamonds finds 126.2-carat stone at Letšeng mine

The 126.21 carat Type II white diamond is the twelfth greater than 100-carat precious stone mined this year.