July 10, 2020 Alrosa’s June sales drop 76% Company's sales of rough and polished diamonds stood at $31.3 million, down from $222 million for the same period last year.
July 9, 2020 Foreign mineworkers return to South African mines The Minerals Council said 698 foreign mineworkers had returned on Tuesday.
July 3, 2020 Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.
July 3, 2020 ‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits An autonomous 'hunter drone' finds fluorescent targets including minerals and gemstones.
July 2, 2020 Landslide at Myanmar jade mine leaves at least 162 dead Triggered by heavy rain, the mudslide swept through a mine in Kachin state.
June 30, 2020 Alrosa resumes operations at International mine The company suspended works in the mine last week, after several employees tested positive for covid-19.
June 28, 2020 Origin of British Crown Jewels’ diamond revealed Researchers from the Gemological Institute of America believe the Cullinan Diamond may have a super-deep origin.
June 26, 2020 Petra Diamonds puts up ‘for sale’ sign The company is seeking offers, but has received none so far.
June 25, 2020 Stornoway Diamond top executives to step down CEO Patrick Godin and EVP finance Annie Torkia Lagacé step down June 26.
June 25, 2020 Alrosa halts mine after several cases of covid-19 The company's International underground diamond mine will be closed for up to two weeks.
SolGold agrees to $1.2 billion takeover by top investor Jiangxi Copper This was Jiangxi's third proposal to acquire the company. December 24, 2025 | 08:03 am
