October 10, 2022 Zimbabwe miners unfazed by new royalties proposal Mineral royalties accounted for 2.8% of Zimbabwe's tax revenue in 2021, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority data shows.
October 10, 2022 RioZim buys Namibian diamond mine to expand in Africa RioZim is also planning further investments in base and precious metals in Zimbabwe.
October 10, 2022 De Beers names Equinor’s Al Cook as new CEO Cook joins at the start of 2023 from Europe's top gas supplier, where he held an executive vice-president position.
October 9, 2022 When art meets mining A photographer explores the relationship between humans and the natural environment by capturing some of South Africa’s most famous mines.
October 5, 2022 Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors.
October 5, 2022 De Beers rough diamond sales for eighth cycle of the year at $500 million Sales declined 21.6% from the previous Sight but were flat compared to the same period last year.
October 5, 2022 Ukraine opposes Belarus bid to lead conflict diamond organization Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to push its ally Belarus to the top of an international diamond certification body.
September 30, 2022 Zimbabwe wants half of royalties paid in gems, precious metals The Treasury was concerned that the country does not have reserves of the minerals.
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.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
