July 17, 2025

Burgundy halts Ekati pit mining, lays off hundreds

Ekati’s Misery underground diamond mine, located roughly 2 km from Point Lake in Canada's Northwest Territories will continue to operate.

July 16, 2025

Burgundy in trading halt ahead of key Ekati mine update

Some Ekati workers were reportedly instructed not to travel to the remote site in Canada’s Northwest Territories this week, fuelling speculation about the mine's future.

July 15, 2025

Rio Tinto picks iron ore boss Simon Trott as new CEO

The board believes the company has become too complex, and the new CEO will be tasked with simplifying it.

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.