April 28, 2023

Researchers push for using microbes to recover minerals, store carbon from mine tailings

A new technique uses microbes to recover metals and store carbon from mine tailings.

April 25, 2023

Anglo American’s copper output up 28% in first quarter

Production hit 178,100 tonnes of copper in Q1 mainly due to the ramp-up of its newly opened Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.

April 21, 2023

Storm Mountain Diamonds finds giant pink rock in Lesotho

The 108.39ct fancy pink diamond is said to be one of the largest roughs of the colour ever found in Africa, behind the 170ct “Lulo Rose”.

April 13, 2023

Rare zircon samples give new clues on earth’s ancient dwellers

Old and rare examples of zircon with graphite inclusions tell the story of ancient life on earth.

April 12, 2023

Botswana threatens break-up with De Beers in push for better diamond deal

The nation is seeking a larger share of rough diamonds and revenues from its long-standing partner De Beers.

April 6, 2023

De Beers finds diamond within a diamond, names it the “Beating Heart”

The 0.33-carat rough diamond has an internal cavity enclosing a smaller loose diamond, which moves around within the space.

April 5, 2023

Amazon looks to grow diamonds in bid to boost computer networks

Amazon and De Beers are betting that custom-made gems could could help revolutionize computer networks. 

March 30, 2023

“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auction

The 10.57-carat diamond also carries the highest price per carat estimate placed on any rock or gemstone ($3.3 million).

March 29, 2023

Botswana Diamonds begins mining in South Africa

Marsfontein is serving as a proof-of-concept trial project, which will help improve operations at the miner's flagship Thorny River project.

March 27, 2023

Botswana partners with gem trader HB Antwerp, seeks to loosen De Beers’ grip

Botswana will take a 24% stake in Belgian gem processing firm HB Antwerp.