October 31, 2025

For Danish army, the threat to Greenland isn’t Trump but Russia

Interest in Greenland’s mineral potential has grown since Trump suggested buying the territory, home to many critical minerals.

October 30, 2025

US gets rare earth reprieve from China, but not rollback

It is unclear whether the commitment to pause the October measures also includes batteries and industrial diamonds.

October 26, 2025

Namibian president takes over ministry of mines, energy and industry

Resource-rich Namibia is aiming for its first crude oil production by 2030.

October 24, 2025

Napoleon’s diamond brooch heads to auction for the first time

The brooch was reportedly abandoned by Napoleon himself as he fled the battlefield after his crushing defeat in 1815.

October 24, 2025

Angola challenges Botswana in high-stakes De Beers bid

Angola’s formal bid for Anglo’s total stake in De Beers adds geopolitical tension to southern Africa’s diamond industry.

October 23, 2025

World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle

Lab-grown diamond prices are collapsing due to increased production in China and India, undermining confidence in synthetic gems.

October 17, 2025

Petra Diamonds launches $25M lifeline amid market slump

Petra's rights offer is crucial for stabilizing the company during the current turbulence in the diamond market.

October 16, 2025

Illegal miners kill two police officers at Gemfields ruby mine

Gemfields said that about 40 illegal miners stormed the Montepuez mine gate, assaulting police officers stationed there.

October 15, 2025

Namibia central bank chief calls for diamond royalty relief extension

In 2021, Namibia cut its royalty rate from 10% to 5% until 2025 to help Namdeb extend its land-based operations to 2042.

October 15, 2025

Botswana’s ODC sets first contract diamond sales for November

A clause in the previous deal, which prevented ODC from directly competing with De Beers on contract sales, has fallen away.