July 21, 2022

De Beers boosts 2022 guidance despite drop in output

The miner expects to produce 32m-34m carats, up from 30m-33m carats thanks to what it calls “robust demand” from US customers.

July 20, 2022

Amorphous carbon may be useful for solar energy conversion

Researchers are using a new framework for understanding the electronic properties of amorphous carbon.

July 20, 2022

Gemfields on alert as insurgent attacks creep closer to Montepuez

An incident took place on July 13, about 30 km from the Cabo Delgado province's ruby mine, but operations have not been halted.

July 19, 2022

Petra Diamonds annual revenue up 44% on US demand for gems

The company, which operates three mines in South Africa and one in Tanzania, sold 11% fewer diamonds in the year ended June 30.

July 19, 2022

Gem Diamonds unearths 114-carat diamond at Letšeng

Diamonds larger than 100 carats recovered at the mine in Lesotho contribute between 70% and 80% of the company's revenue every year.

July 18, 2022

Botswana Diamonds kicks off drilling at Thorny River’s high-grade area

The exploration program focuses on the recently discovered high-grade geophysical area of the diamond project.

July 17, 2022

Hundreds of hectares of pristine rainforest destroyed by illegal mining in Venezuela

A local NGO says that the destruction of Venezuela’s tropical rainforest by illegal miners and armed groups is done with authorities’ consent.

July 4, 2022

Billionaire Oppenheimer wins ban on mining at Zimbabwe farm

South Africa’s second-richest man won a court order to temporarily halt mineral exploration on his private family ranch in Zimbabwe.

June 30, 2022

Petra Diamonds’ latest sale crowns “strong” year

The miner saw prices for its rough diamonds climb 7.7% from the previous sale of fiscal year 2022.

June 29, 2022

Russia hits back at attempts to ‘politicize’ its diamonds

Country said attempts to question its compliance with the international diamond certification scheme were "totally unfounded" and "far-fetched".