December 7, 2021

De Beers to explore for diamonds in Angola

The world's largest diamond miner by value has applied to conduct exploration activities in the country's north-east.

December 7, 2021

Mountain Province revenue rose to $33.7m on better diamond prices

The company says diamond prices have shown steady improvement through the fourth quarter of 2021.

November 30, 2021

Botswana’s Debswana diamond sales jump 73% in first nine months of 2021

The miner, a joint venture between De Beers and the Botswana government, sells 75% of its output to De Beers.

November 24, 2021

Lucara says diamond market “healthiest” in years

The miner anticipates producing up to 340,000 carats in 2022, with sales generating revenues of between $185 and $215 million.

November 24, 2021

India factory closures weigh on De Beers diamond revenues

De beers diamond sales expected on the back foot heading into the key retail holiday season.

November 23, 2021

Mountain Province Diamonds adds claims to Kennady in Northwest Territories

The three new claims are located to the east of significant clusters of kimberlite indicator minerals, the company said.

November 18, 2021

Rio Tinto now the sole owner of Diavik diamond mine

Rio has acquired the 40% share held by partner Dominion Diamond, which has been released of all liabilities and obligations related to the mine.

November 9, 2021

Mountain Province Diamonds appoints new CEO

Mark Wall has more 25 years of experience in the mining industry and will take the president and CEO post on November 15.

November 8, 2021

Gemfields finds largest emerald ever at Zambia mine

The 7,525-carat gemstone was named Chipembele, which means “rhino” in the local dialect of Bemba.

November 5, 2021

Guinea junta names AngloGold executive as mines minister

Moussa Magassouba is a western educated mining engineer and fluent English speaker, with more than 20 years of experience in the industry and no political background.