September 28, 2022 Alrosa discovers 22 new diamond deposits in Zimbabwe Alrosa will only be allowed to work on two of the diamond deposits, while the rest will be made available to other investors.
September 27, 2022 Another mine dam wall collapses in South Africa There were no immediate reports of any injuries or deaths from the latest dam wall collapse at the dormant diamond mine, which was once owned by De Beers.
September 26, 2022 Transparency International urges EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, Alrosa More sanctions on individuals - including those involved in organizing Moscow's ad hoc votes in occupied east Ukraine on joining Russia - are also expected.
September 23, 2022 South Africa mine dam collapse highlights patchy regulation The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste.
September 17, 2022 Russia’s secret gem sales are dividing the diamond world There’s a handful of Indian and Belgian buyers who are snapping up large volumes of Russian diamonds at lucrative terms.
September 15, 2022 After South African dam collapse, mine waste to be pumped into historical pit An earlier decision to move the waste into the pit could have relieved pressure on the tailings dam which burst on Sunday morning.
September 13, 2022 Petra Diamonds to pay dividends after three-year turnaround CEO Richard Duffy said the results capped "the turnround begun three years ago” amid a diamond market that “remains broadly supportive.”
September 13, 2022 Strange diamonds from ancient dwarf planet could be key for next-gen machinery Researchers say lonsdaleite could aid the production of ultra-hard machine parts.
September 12, 2022 Dubai-based owner of South Africa mine waste dam probing breach The collapse of the dam triggered heavy flooding and resulted in three people dying and property being damaged.
September 11, 2022 South Africa mine dam wall collapses, killing one and injuring 40 The disaster occurred in the diamond mining town of Jagersfontein.
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