April 21, 2015

Lucara Diamond unearths 342-carat rock at its mine in Botswana

The gem will be sold along with two other greater than 100 carat diamonds, also recovered at Lucara's Karowe mine.

April 21, 2015

Russia’s Alrosa diamonds output up 6% in Q1

The miner also said that revenue from rough diamond sales was set to reach at least $1.1 billion, even though its first-quarter rough diamond prices dropped by 3%.

April 20, 2015

Scientists reveal diamond bearing rocks more common than originally thought

A team of Australian scientists have, for the first time, identified the exact source of diamond-bearing rocks known as orangeites.

April 20, 2015

‘Perfect’ 100-carat diamond goes under Sotheby’s hammer

The flawless, 100-carat diamond could fetch up to $25 million when it goes under Sotheby's hammer in New York on Tuesday

April 17, 2015

Denham Capital’s Caroline Donally on private equity in mining

Director of $1bn fund discusses Denham's unique approach, the vibrant parts of the M&A market and what juniors should do to attract capital.

April 17, 2015

At least 19 dead after illegal mine collapses in Tanzania

The accident occurred on Thursday night at Kahama district, Shinyanga region, near Acacia Mining's licensed Bulyanhulu gold mine.

April 17, 2015

Lucapa Diamond unearths 63.05-carat rock from Angola mine

It's the largest diamond Lucapa has recovered in Lulo since the mine began commercial operations in January.

April 15, 2015

Finance in focus at Dubai Diamond Conference

The event will highlight one of the most pressing issues affecting the global gems trade.

April 15, 2015

Gold, platinum and diamonds bike a real luxury

This $54,000 Cipollini bike features 40 grams of 18-carat gold, 122 grams of platinum, and 17 carats of black and white diamonds.

April 14, 2015

EU lawmakers to limit import of conflict minerals

The lawmakers voted 22 to 16 to strengthen a draft law requiring importers, smelters and refiners to certify their goods are conflict-free.