June 11, 2020

South Africa mining output drops most in 39 years

Total production decreased 47.3% from a year earlier.

June 10, 2020

Alrosa’s May sales drop 85%

Sales of rough and polished diamonds stood at $40 million in May, a 85% drop from $266 million a year ago.

June 8, 2020

The diamond glut: Miners stuck with gems worth billions

The five biggest producers are probably sitting on excess inventories worth about $3.5-billion.

June 5, 2020

Alrosa sees covid impact lingering after Q1 slide

Russian diamond producer reported an 87% slide in first-quarter net profit.

June 4, 2020

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May 31, 2020

Congo suspends board and management of state diamond miner MIBA

An audit revealed significant irregularities.

May 27, 2020

South African mines record 320 covid-19 cases

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced a further easing of the lockdown from June 1.

May 26, 2020

Pandemic to cut S.Africa’s mining output by 8-10%

Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp said it would take a month for its mines to fully ramp up.

May 25, 2020

Russian central bank seeks to reverse diamond deal

Bank said it was seeking to reverse a $1.45 billion deal between Lukoil and Otkritie Holding.

May 22, 2020

Alrosa cuts 2020 production over falling demand

Company is cutting its output to 28-31 m carats, compared to initial guidance of 34 m carats.