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.

February 13, 2023

De Beers diamond deal threatened as Botswana says it’s ready to walk away

Botswana President said his government is prepared to walk away from negotiations if he’s not satisfied with the division of revenues.

February 9, 2023

Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

Botswana is reviewing its mines and minerals legislation to "tighten up" laws on mine rehabilitation.

February 8, 2023

Fancy colour diamond prices up 3.9% in 2022

Prices for yellow diamonds climbed by 4.6% from the previous year, followed by a 3.9% rise in pinks and 1.8% in blues, the FCRF says.

February 8, 2023

Angola seeks dual listing for diamond miner Endiama, to sell 5-10% stake first

Endiama plans to more than double its diamond production between 2022 and 2027.

February 7, 2023

Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies

The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability.

February 6, 2023

Petra Diamonds open to M&A deals, CEO says

Petra invited merger and acquisition proposals on Monday.

January 31, 2023

South Africa reports safest year in mining, government urges more

A total of 1,946 serious injuries were reported in 2022, down from 2,123 a year earlier, report shows.

January 31, 2023

Diamond sales at Botswana’s Debswana hit record high in 2022

Sales of diamonds from Debswana stood at $4.588 billion in 2022 compared to $3.466 billion in 2021.

January 31, 2023

Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in Congo

Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" for mineral resources driving conflict and exploitation.