August 3, 2022

Diamond exploration hits a new low — even as rough prices soar

In Canada last year, coal exploration attracted more spending than diamond exploration.

August 3, 2022

The Australian diamonds that no one can see

“This discovery will influence our understanding of the tectonic models and how the eastern coast of Australia formed.”

July 29, 2022

Debswana diamond sales jump 54% in first half of 2022

Sales were driven by strong jewelry demand in the US market.

July 28, 2022

Anglo American cuts dividend as inflation, extreme weather erode earnings

Anglo joined rival miners, including Rio Tinto and Freeport-McMoRan, in reporting lower profits.

July 27, 2022

Lundin Group founder Lukas Lundin dies at age 64

The mining entrepreneur died in Geneva at the age of 64, following a two-year battle with brain cancer.

July 27, 2022

Lucapa finds giant pink diamond said to be Angola’s largest in 300 years

The 170-carat pink diamond, named the “Lulo Rose”, will be sold later this year through an international tender.

July 26, 2022

Botswana president sees progress on diamond pact with De Beers

Botswana and De Beers are working out the “finer” details of a new diamond sales pact.

July 26, 2022

De Beers Canada receives fine for 2017 Snap Lake diesel spill

An investigation revealed that up to 1,125 litres of diesel spilled during a fuel transfer between two above-ground storage tanks.

July 26, 2022

Pangolin Diamonds to buy Amulet’s assets in Botswana

By acquiring all issued and outstanding shares of Amulet Botswana, the miner will add the BK11 mine to its portfolio.

July 24, 2022

Fifty-thousand-year-old diamonds may be used to design ultra-hard yet malleable electronics

Researchers say diamonds formed during a high-energy shock wave from an asteroid collision around 50,000 years ago have unique and exceptional properties.