July 20, 2021

Diamonds and platinum sparkle in Anglo American’s Q2 production

Diamond production rose by 134% compared to last year as consumer demand recovered, while platinum output rose 59% to 1.06 million ounces.

July 14, 2021

Gemfields aims for transparency on how much miners pay host countries in taxes, dividends

The company called its new indicator the ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources.’

July 14, 2021

What a “Joy” — Lucara finds largest fancy pink diamond yet

The 62-carat diamond, named "Boitumelo" is Botswana’s largest fancy pink rough yet.

July 13, 2021

Rare diamonds show life-giving elements present on Earth soon after it formed

Volatile gases conserved in diamonds found in ancient rocks indicate that the basic chemical composition of Earth’s atmosphere was laid down at least 2.7 billion years ago.

July 12, 2021

Lucara Diamond locks in $220 million loan for Karowe expansion

Financing package will help fund a five-year, $514 million underground expansion of the Karowe mine in Botswana.

July 12, 2021

Petra fetches over $40m for 39-carat blue diamond

At $1,021,357 per carat, it is the highest price paid for a single stone.

July 9, 2021

Gemfields shares spike tied to non disclosable, sensitive information

The emeralds and rubies miner did say it expects to announce sales of $95m in first half of 2021, up 533% from the same period in 2020.

July 8, 2021

Star Diamond battles Rio Tinto’s call to JV meeting

Canadian miner says Rio has no right to call or hold a meeting of the joint venture that does not yet exist.

July 7, 2021

Britain’s Firestone to sell Botswana diamond mine for $50,000

The BK11 mine was put on care and maintenance in 2012 due to operational challenges and weak market demand for the precious stones.

July 6, 2021

De Beers pleads guilty to failing to report mercury monitoring results at Victor mine

The case sets a precedent for mining activities in Ontario, including “Ring of Fire.”