October 2, 2013

Russia slashes stake in top diamond miner Alrosa, set it for $1.6-bn float

Alrosa’s shares took off on the news, adding as much as 9% Wednesday, the highest level since December 2011.

October 1, 2013

Namibia diamond miner’s extraordinary tax burden

55% tax rate and 10% royalty on turnover makes life difficult for marine miner Namdeb.

September 30, 2013

39% of Canada’s mining executives will retire within 5 years

And only 22% of companies have any sort of succession plan in place.

September 26, 2013

This $60 million diamond is called the ‘Pink Star’ for a reason

It is the most valuable diamond to have ever been offered at auction.

September 25, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: The truth about conflict diamonds

And what can be really done to choose certified conflict-free diamonds.

September 25, 2013

Mining investments a lot safer in Mozambique, Burkina Faso and PNG

Other notable good performers in the 2013 Corruption Risk Index are Senegal and Botswana.

September 24, 2013

Laser Scanning System Supports Diamond Mining in Botswana

An integrated mine monitoring system is helping the Debswana Diamond Company contribute more than 70% of Botswana’s export earnings.

September 22, 2013

This is how the Congo supplies ‘conflict minerals’ to the IT world

Unlike legitimate countries that export tantalum, the Congo is a nation dominated by warlords who force children and locals to work under horrifying conditions.

September 19, 2013

$35 million expected for this egg size ‘perfect’ white diamond

The flawless 118-carat white gem goes under Sotheby’s hammer in Hong Kong on Oct. 7

September 18, 2013

Canada to boost support for mining, but faces challenges

The government is fine tuning details of an aggressive campaign to promote Canada’s mining sector abroad, and so redirect trade spending and foreign affairs to core economic interests.