July 30, 2020 De Beers likely to cut jobs after covid-19 hit The diamond mining giant employs 20,000 people across its entire business.
July 24, 2020 Rio Tinto’s diamond production steady despite covid-19 The Argyle and Diavik mines have continued to produce and market gemstones.
July 23, 2020 Petra Diamonds production, revenue knocked down by covid-19 Full-year revenue fell by a third as the diamond miner sold 23% fewer carats for 36% less revenue in the year to June 30.
July 21, 2020 Alrosa kicks off diamond exploration in Zimbabwe In partnership with state-controlled diamond miner ZCDC, Alrosa aims to discover new deposits.
July 17, 2020 Lucara sales deal to keep cash flow from large stones coming for 2020 Company to sell production from its Karowe mine in Botswana through an agreement with HB Group, an Antwerp-based diamond manufacturer.
July 17, 2020 Icecap launches investment-grade diamond marketplace Diamond tokens will be available on the OpenSea platform, ranging in price from under $2,500 to a 10-carat diamond worth almost $1 million.
July 16, 2020 Anglo sticks to 2020 output goals after Q2 slump Overall production fell 18%, with diamonds, platinum, palladium, iron ore, coal and manganese all falling, while copper and nickel rose.
July 15, 2020 Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.
July 15, 2020 Kunming partners with Rio Tinto for Argyle diamonds The Hong Kong firm will be entrusted with the care and custody of the gems.
July 13, 2020 India’s gem, jewellery exports in record fall Exports fell a record 55% in June quarter from a year ago to $2.75 billion as processing units were affected by covid-19 pandemic.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
