February 21, 2024 Lucara Diamond unearths over 530-carats at Karowe mine in Botswana Recoveries include a 320-carat gem-quality, an 111-carat Type IIa white stone and two +50-carat stones.
February 21, 2024 Diamond, niobium play key role in development of quantum detection devices Researchers have found a way to improve diamond adhesion —the bond between diamond and transition metal—using niobium.
February 19, 2024 Lucara Diamond revives sales deal with gem trader HB Antwerp The Canadian miner said it will supply HB Antwerp with rough diamonds of 10.8 carats and above for 10 years.
February 14, 2024 Tiny diamond-tin-filled device could jumpstart work toward quantum internet Device developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Cambridge could allow the quick, efficient flow of quantum information over large distances.
February 11, 2024 New method could simplify detection of diamond deposits Geologists have established a link between diamond occurrence and the mineral olivine.
February 7, 2024 Botswana sets aside $65m to buy 24% stake in gem trader HB Antwerp The deal would value the Belgian company, founded in 2020, at $275 million.
February 6, 2024 De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sector The world’s largest diamond miner by volume has inked agreements with Angola to boost diamond production and exploration.
February 5, 2024 Rio Tinto unit faces criminal case in Canada over injured worker The accident took place on Jan 26, 2023 at the Diavik mine, which is located about 200 km (125 miles) south of the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories.
January 31, 2024 Swiss ban Russian diamond imports, joining latest EU sanctions Bern has agreed to adopt the 12th round of sanctions implemented by the EU in December.
January 24, 2024 Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada’s Northwest, six dead Four passengers and two crew members died after a small Jetstream aircraft on its way to the company's Diavik mine crashed shortly after take-off.
Codelco, SQM seal lithium venture in Chile’s Atacama desert NovaAndino Litio, the venture, will control all lithium exploration, production and sales in the Atacama salar until 2060. December 27, 2025 | 09:38 am
