May 30, 2025 Ghana gold output could rise 6.25% in 2025 High output has been driven by strong production from artisanal mining.
May 28, 2025 Diamond mining industry cracks under pressure The global diamond industry is reeling from plunging revenues, halted operations, and doubts about its relevance.
May 27, 2025 South Africa mining group says advice on draft law ignored The Minerals Council singled out its advice that the law “must specifically exclude” exploration companies from Black-ownership and advancement requirements.
May 22, 2025 Shock exit: Rio Tinto CEO Stausholm to step down Rio Tinto has started its search for a successor to Stausholm, who joined the company in 2018 and has led it since 2021.
May 19, 2025 UAE Kimberly Process chair unveils digital diamond traceability platform Verifico was developed under the UAE Chairmanship to enhance the security and traceability of KP certificates.
May 16, 2025 Guinea repossess 51 mining licences, information minister says Guinea is home to the world's largest reserves of bauxite.
May 15, 2025 Guinea revokes 46 mining licences, signalling stricter oversight of major operators The affected licences cover bauxite, gold, diamond, and graphite operations.
May 13, 2025 De Beers secretly sells discounted diamonds to selected traders The company has been selling the stones at a 10% to 20% discount to its set prices.
May 12, 2025 Sierra Leone’s largest diamond miner shuts down, laying off more than 1,000 workers Koidu Limited has halted operations and laid off nearly its entire local workforce.
May 8, 2025 De Beers to shut down lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox Decision reflects De Beers’ renewed focus on natural diamonds, a return to the strategy behind its iconic “Diamonds are Forever” slogan.
Global potash market shrugs off US move to end Belarus sanctions Belarusian exports still face hurdles, as European Union sanctions remain in force. December 15, 2025 | 03:09 pm
