October 4, 2024 Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacle Angola’s state-owned diamond producer said some clients were deterred by its partnership with Alrosa.
October 3, 2024 Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine moves into commercial production underground The miner said last year it was going ahead with a $40 million expansion of Diavik, which will extend the operation’s life to at least early 2026.
October 2, 2024 Rio Tinto launches ‘Colour Awakened’ historic collection from Argyle diamond mine The collection is headlined by seven “Old Masters”, notable historic diamonds from the Argyle mine that operated from 1983 to 2020.
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.
China’s Premier inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry Li Qiang inspected rare earth facilities in the southern province of Jiangxi on Tuesday. February 10, 2026 | 04:26 pm
