April 12, 2024 Antwerp World Diamond Centre CEO resigns amid Russia diamond sanctions Ari Epstein did not publicly communicate the reason for his sudden departure.
April 9, 2024 Karelian says Finland asset likely to hold more coloured diamonds The Irish explorer said the samples were taken in the Kuhmo region of Finland, where it found a green diamond in 2022.
April 8, 2024 Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.
April 5, 2024 Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024 World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks.
April 3, 2024 Winsome Resources reveals plan to repurpose Renard diamond plant in Quebec for lithium Quebec has seen an explosion of lithium spodumene discoveries in recent years, and developers are competing to bring the first product to Western markets.
March 31, 2024 New beetle species discovered at Orapa diamond mine in Botswana Researchers say the Orapa deposits are enriching humanity’s understanding of Cretaceous ecosystems.
March 30, 2024 Canada’s mild winter disrupts key ice road to remote Arctic diamond mines The delay underscores the challenges that companies face as Canada's diamond mines come to the end of their productive lives.
March 28, 2024 Russia confirms deal to buy part of Alrosa’s output Due to sanctions, the ministry has decided not to disclose the details of the deal.
March 27, 2024 Alrosa agrees to sell some production to the state The Russian finance ministry has agreed with diamond producer Alrosa to purchase part of the company's production.
March 26, 2024 Star Diamond acquires Rio Tinto’s 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project Star Diamond now owns 100% of the project in central Saskatchewan.
Congo copper exports rose 10% last year as China drives output Congo’s expanding output provides some relief to a copper market that’s suffered a series of supply shocks. February 11, 2026 | 07:28 am
