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.

January 23, 2024

Gahcho Kué diamond sales fall on weaker demand

Revenue declined to $243.7 million from 2.7 million carats sold at an average value of $90 per carat.

January 18, 2024

Canada gives mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its resources

Nunavut is home to some of the minerals critical for battery production.

January 15, 2024

De Beers cuts diamond prices to revive sales

The world’s top producer made one of the steepest cuts to its diamond prices in years.

January 11, 2024

Gem Diamonds and Lucara find first big stones of 2024

Gem Diamonds has unearthed a 295-carat rough at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, while Lucara recovered a 166-carat rough at Letšeng in Botswana.