December 7, 2020

Dominion Diamond strikes deal to sell Ekati mine

Operations at the mine are expected to restart no later than January 29, 2021.

December 3, 2020

Botswana Diamonds discovers kimberlite pipe at Thorny River project

A recent, six-hole drilling program revealed a kimberlite blow.

November 30, 2020

De Beers plans to clean up diamond supply chain, be carbon neutral by 2030

The initiative is the latest example of a miner setting sustainability goals in an industry blamed for depletion of natural resources, smuggling and child labor in supply lines.

November 30, 2020

Field narrows for Rio Tinto’s top job

Some major mining executives have ruled themselves out, and there is not a long list of acceptable candidates.

November 30, 2020

Botswana Diamonds acquires Sekaka from embattled Petra

The acquisition of Sekaka grants the miner access to three prospecting licenses in the southern African country.

November 23, 2020

Scientists produce diamonds in minutes at room temperature

Researchers say that both Lonsdaleite and regular diamonds can form at room temperatures by just applying high pressures.

November 20, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price to hit $2,300 next year on inflation risks, zinc price soars as Vedanta halts Gamsberg mine after accident, Dominion Diamond Mines to restart Ekati.

November 18, 2020

De Beers sales rise 12% as diamond demand recovers

Sales of $450 million between Nov. 2 and Nov. 16 were higher than $400 million a year earlier, but declined from $467 million between Sept. 21 and Oct. 9.

November 18, 2020

Luxembourg to set up Europe space mining centre

Luxembourg aims to become Europe's space mining hub.

November 17, 2020

Petra Diamonds loses shine with 36% revenue drop

The diamond miner's revenue in fiscal 2020 was $295.8 million, compared to $463.6 million in FY 2019 as pandemic surges.