November 30, 2022

Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report

A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and…

November 30, 2022

Petra Diamonds to keep Williamson mine idled until mid-2023

The Tanzanian diamond mine has been shut since early November, following a breach in the wall of a tailings dam.

November 24, 2022

Zimbabwe gives first details of new mining royalty policy

The royalty policy that came into effect in October compels miners to pay half of their royalties in minerals and the rest in cash.

November 23, 2022

Mountain Province finds new kimberlite around Gahcho Kue mine

The new KE kimberlite is a distinct occurrence that is located on the claims and leases surrounding the Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Canada.

November 18, 2022

Massive emerald cluster sets new record at Gemfields auction

The Kafubu Cluster, found at the Kagem mine in Zambia in 2020, became the most expensive single emerald item ever sold by Gemfields.

November 17, 2022

Lucara extends sales deal with HB by 10 years

It allows Lucara sell its +10.8 carat diamond production from Karowe mine, which account for 60% to 70% of its revenue.

November 10, 2022

Petra Diamonds’ Tanzania mine ops suspended for three months

A wall of the tailings storage facility at the site was breached earlier this week.

November 8, 2022

Zimbabwe’s new mineral royalty policy comes into force

The government plans to start collecting half of the royalties from gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, and lithium.

November 7, 2022

Petra Diamonds halts Williamson mine in Tanzania after dam breach

Operations were suspended after a wall of the tailings storage facility was breached, causing flooding in nearby areas.

November 7, 2022

Previously unknown mineralogy of deep earth unveiled

New experiments suggest that earth’s deeper lower mantle likely has a mineralogy different from the shallower lower mantle.