February 26, 2024 South African billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots The 82-year-old serial investor has dived into something that harkens back to the start of his storied career nearly half a century ago.
February 25, 2024 What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release into the market at least some excess stock they hold on any sign of a demand recovery.
February 22, 2024 Anglo American to review assets after writedowns and profit plunge The miner has announced a $1.6 billion impairment charge on its De Beers diamond business owing to faltering demand.
February 22, 2024 TIMELINE: Anglo American’s efforts to tackle weak commodity prices Anglo American said it will review its assets after a 94% plunge in annual profit.
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.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
