October 4, 2016

De Beers latest diamonds sale the lowest this year

Still, the world’s biggest diamond producer by value said the auction was better than it had expected.

October 3, 2016

KP Chair, AWDC Rough Diamond Valuation forum moves closer to defining methodology

KP Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem opened the second rough diamond valuation forum with a call for a unified approach

September 30, 2016

Rio Tinto’s exclusive Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender inspires luxury jewellery collections in New York

Rio Tinto’s 2016 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection has provided the inspiration for a US$20 million showcase of iconic pink and blue diamond jewellery pieces and limited edition collections of…

September 29, 2016

Market volatility means cash is king for mining and metals companies

Cash optimization, capital access and productivity top EY’s 2016-17 business risks.

September 29, 2016

No rapid rebound for African mining

Despite continued investment in copper assets on the continent from China and India hunting for coal mines.

September 29, 2016

Will Anglo stick to radical restructuring plans?

A credit upgrade, a rocketing share price and rally in coal and iron ore call into question downsizing strategy of world's number five miner.

September 26, 2016

Lucapa unearths 172.6-carat diamond, second big find in a week

Large-carat diamonds just keep coming.

September 26, 2016

Rethinking resource investing

The explore-develop-produce model cannot be eliminated, but there are plenty of models that work within it or alongside it. Two are worth mentioning.

September 21, 2016

Alrosa unveils detection device for polished diamonds

Rough-diamond prices fell 18% in 2015 and some miners, such as Alrosa, believe synthetic gems were partly responsible for it.

September 21, 2016

One of world’s largest, newest diamond mines is now open

Gahcho Kué, a joint venture between De Beers Canada (51%) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49%), is expected to inject $5.2bn into Canada’s economy.