August 11, 2025

Gemfields sells Fabergé luxury brand for $50 million

The sale to US investment firm SMG Capital wraps up a review of the business initiated by Gemfields in late 2024.

August 7, 2025

South Africa looks to join international diamond marketing push

The natural diamond market has struggled in the past three years due to rising consumer demand for the cheaper synthetic gems.

August 1, 2025

Site visit: Unearthing buffalo spirit stones in Alberta’s Bearpaw Formation

The only known ammonite reserves in the world are in the Bearpaw Formation.

July 31, 2025

Anglo American posts $1.9B loss, cuts dividend

Company expects copper to make up more than 60% of its EBITDA post-restructuring.

July 30, 2025

Winsome walks away from Renard diamond mine buy

The deal would have fast-tracked the development of its flagship Adina lithium project in Quebec.

July 30, 2025

Rio Tinto logs smallest first-half profit in five years on lower iron ore prices

The world's largest iron ore producer posted underlying earnings of $4.81B in H1 down 16% from a year earlier.

July 29, 2025

Finland reclaims mining crown as Canada loses ground

Finland is now the top jurisdiction for mining and exploration, reclaiming its early 2010s status, followed by Nevada and Alaska.

July 24, 2025

Anglo American’s copper, diamond production falls in first half

Anglo American on Thursday reported a 13% fall in copper production in the first half of the year.

July 23, 2025

Botswana seeks control of De Beers

Botswana wants full control of De Beers as Anglo American eyes a 2025 exit.

July 23, 2025

Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry

Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.