July 10, 2025 Fatalities rise for second year in global mining sector The ICMM, representing one-third of global mining, reported 42 worker deaths last year, an increase from 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022.
June 20, 2025 Delays hit Gemfields ruby plant as Zambia mine reboots Commissioning of a second processing plant at the Montepuez ruby mine has been postponed to September due to logistical setbacks.
June 19, 2025 Greenland grants 30-year permit to EU-backed Molybdenum mine Malmbjer is expected to supply roughly 25% of the EU’s annual molybdenum demand over its first decade of operation.
June 16, 2025 Debswana to approach capital markets to fund Jwaneng underground project Despite the downturn in the global diamond market, the company is pressing ahead with its plan to prolong the lifespan of its flagship mine to 2054.
June 13, 2025 KORITE acquisition in Alberta creates world’s largest mine-to-market ammolite producer When Buffalo Rock Mining acquired North America’s largest producer of ammolite, it flew right under the mining industry’s radar.
June 10, 2025 Karelian clears key hurdle for EU’s first diamond mine The Lahtojoki deposit is said to host high-quality gem diamonds, including rare pink and other coloured stones.
June 9, 2025 Petra Diamonds rethinks sales tactics as market slump drags on Due to changes in diamond prices and demand, Petra has stopped regular sales cycles and may delay them when needed.
June 6, 2025 Debswana curbs diamond production as weak demand persists The global diamond market has experienced a downturn since the second half of 2023.
June 6, 2025 Stausholm dismisses rift rumours as Rio opens $2B mine The official opening of the Western Range iron ore mine may mark Jakob Stausholm’s final visit to the Pilbara in his role as Rio Tinto CEO.
June 5, 2025 Former De Beers CEOs circle diamond giant as sale nears Anglo American has reportedly received buyer interest in De Beers from former bosses Gareth Penny and Bruce Cleaver.
Alrosa flags smaller-than-expected decline in annual diamond output Alrosa is the world's largest producer of diamonds, accounting for around a third of global output. December 23, 2025 | 07:20 am
