March 9, 2023

Botswana intent on selling more diamonds without De Beers

Three-quarters of Debswana's production, which was 24 million carats in 2022, is sold to De Beers.

March 1, 2023

Botswana mining growth seen flat amid dim diamond outlook

In 2023, Botswana expects diamond output to decline by 1%.

February 28, 2023

Quest for world’s biggest diamonds gives De Beers a headache

To the southeast of the teeming herds of wildlife in the Okavango Delta in Botswana, an offshoot of the Lundin mining dynasty is extending its search for the world’s biggest diamonds.

February 24, 2023

Gemfields reports updated ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ figures

Measure promotes greater transparency around the level of natural resource wealth shared with the governments of host countries.

February 23, 2023

Rio Tinto to spend $40m on Diavik diamond mine expansion

The approved first phase of the expansion project will extend Diavik’s productive life to at least early 2026.

February 22, 2023

Lucara updates Karowe diamond mine underground expansion

The company invested $106 million in 2022 in underground development.

February 22, 2023

Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop

Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.

February 19, 2023

G-7 and EU looking at ways to track and trace Russian diamonds

Previous EU attempts to sanction Russian gems have run into resistance from importer nations such as Belgium.

February 16, 2023

De Beers confident talks will deliver a Botswana diamond deal

The Anglo American unit is in talks with the Botswana government to extend mining rights that expire in 2029.

February 14, 2023

Gemfields evacuates exploration camp in Mozambique after attack

The coloured gems miner has halted operations and vacated its 75%-owned Nairoto Resources exploration camp after an insurgent attack on a nearby village.