May 8, 2025 Rare 10-carat blue diamond could fetch $20M at auction The "Mediterranean Blue Diamond" from South Africa, is a “fancy vivid blue,” the highest grade for coloured diamonds.
May 8, 2025 Gemfields to resume emerald mining in Zambia The resumption of open pit mining at Kagem ends a four-month pause triggered by weak market prices and cost-cutting measures.
May 6, 2025 Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine wins environmental award for solar plant The government of the Northwest Territories provided C$3.3 million in funding for the project.
May 2, 2025 Agnico Eagle podcast spotlights Nunavut’s people, environment and mining The podcast aims to show listeners the realities about the Territory and Canada’s North.
April 30, 2025 Botswana economy hit hard as diamond slump deepens Botswana plans spending cuts amid falling diamond demand and a widening deficit, while seeking a larger stake in De Beers.
April 29, 2025 What Mark Carney’s victory means for the mining industry Carney's win marks a pivotal shift for the mining sector, especially in critical minerals vital for the global energy transition.
April 21, 2025 The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world At the end of Q2 the MINING.COM TOP 50 ranking of the world’s most valuable miners had a combined market cap of just under $1.5 trillion, up a respectable $213…
April 14, 2025 India’s polished diamond exports hit two-decade low, industry group says India's exports of cut and polished diamonds were affected by sluggish demand in U.S., China, as well as tariffs threats.
April 10, 2025 Zimbabwe debt woes grow as state mining firm faces asset seizure The $93 million owed by ZMDC is among a litany of creditor woes confronting state entities in Zimbabwe.
April 9, 2025 Petra Diamonds delays sale amid US tariffs uncertainty Petra Diamonds has earned $103 million from 2025 sales so far, down from $138 million in the same period last year.
Ivory Coast miners start paying higher royalties after failed resistance The African nation replaced the previous 3% to 6% range linked to contract terms with a flat 8% rate. December 16, 2025 | 07:34 am
