September 14, 2020

Gemfields warns of large loss as pandemic hits auctions

The precious gemstones miner expects to swing to an interim net loss in H1 as it has only been able to hold one sale due to covid-19.

September 13, 2020

Venezuelan MP says terrorist group controls mining operations in the country

Opposition MP Américo De Grazia issued a statement saying that the National Liberation Army controls the Orinoco Mining Arc.

September 11, 2020

De Beers sales hint diamond market has bottomed out

Improved sales show the diamond market may have bottomed out and be on the slow road to recovery, say analysts.

September 11, 2020

Rio Tinto heads roll over sacred Aboriginal site destruction

CEO Jean-Sébastien Jacques, iron ore boss Chris Salisbury, and corporate affairs head Simone Niven will have to step down.

September 9, 2020

Gemfields steps up efforts to tap Chinese market

A report highlighted the “huge potential” for ethically sourced gems in that market.

September 9, 2020

Rio board to debate CEO’s future as pressure mounts over blasts

Rio Tinto faces mounting pressure to respond more strongly to the destruction of ancient Aboriginal heritage sites in Australia.

September 9, 2020

Petra Diamonds accused of human rights abuses in Tanzania

The company faces allegations of deaths and injuries resulting from the actions of security guards at its Williamson mine.

September 6, 2020

Venezuelan Indigenous group rejects presence of state-owned mining company on their land

The Pemón First Nation said the opening of an office of the Venezuelan Mining Corporation on their land formalizes mining activities in protected areas.

September 4, 2020

Rio Tinto hosts one of the last tenders of Argyle diamonds

The virtual event was titled One Lifetime, One Encounter, making reference to the closure of the Argyle mine at the end of 2020, after almost four decades of production.

September 3, 2020

De Beers uses geofencing to protect crew on world’s largest offshore diamond mining vessel

De Beers partnered with Orange Business Services to monitor crew proximity to heavy machinery using IoT technologies and wearable sensors.