October 23, 2025 World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle Lab-grown diamond prices are collapsing due to increased production in China and India, undermining confidence in synthetic gems.
October 17, 2025 Petra Diamonds launches $25M lifeline amid market slump Petra's rights offer is crucial for stabilizing the company during the current turbulence in the diamond market.
October 16, 2025 Illegal miners kill two police officers at Gemfields ruby mine Gemfields said that about 40 illegal miners stormed the Montepuez mine gate, assaulting police officers stationed there.
October 15, 2025 Namibia central bank chief calls for diamond royalty relief extension In 2021, Namibia cut its royalty rate from 10% to 5% until 2025 to help Namdeb extend its land-based operations to 2042.
October 15, 2025 Botswana’s ODC sets first contract diamond sales for November A clause in the previous deal, which prevented ODC from directly competing with De Beers on contract sales, has fallen away.
October 10, 2025 Botswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule for mines The country is the world's top diamond producer by value and an emerging copper mining hotspot.
October 9, 2025 Anglo American draws Botswana into $5B De Beers sale talks Anglo will hold direct talks with selected bidders alongside Botswana, which owns 15% of De Beers through its Debswana joint venture.
October 8, 2025 Anglo CEO still sees future in Africa despite shrinking footprint The miner has exited its coal and platinum operations in South Africa.
October 7, 2025 Op-Ed: Authenticity over polish — what OnlyFans can teach junior mining OnlyFans' success teaches the junior mining sector to modernize its communication, moving beyond outdated, dry styles.
September 30, 2025 Namibia cautious about Angola’s De Beers co-ownership plan The country will assess the diamond industry, affected by weak demand and the rise of lab-grown gems.
China’s Premier inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry Li Qiang inspected rare earth facilities in the southern province of Jiangxi on Tuesday. February 10, 2026 | 04:26 pm
