March 12, 2020 Alrosa relaxes payment terms for diamond contracts amid coronavirus The world's largest producer of rough diamonds in carat terms fell in February as the risks related to the spread of the virus hit demand for gemstones.
March 10, 2020 Alrosa points to weak demand for 21% revenue drop The Russian miner sales totalled 33.4m carats, down 12% from 38.m for 2018.
March 10, 2020 INTERVIEW: Enrique Garay, senior vice president, Rio2 Rio2 is a follow-up business to the previously Rio Alto Mining, which began business in 2008 and was acquired by Tahoe.
March 8, 2020 Angola’s new diamond trading policy yields positive results The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola saw revenue grow by an average 8.5% in the last two years.
March 4, 2020 Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.
March 4, 2020 Coronavirus hits De Beers sales Company has deferred allocations due to the virus impact on customers focused on the Chinese market.
March 3, 2020 Tomra opens regional headquarters in South Africa Tomra’s new 1,800-sq.-metre facility includes offices, a warehouse and training and meeting rooms.
March 2, 2020 Global exploration budget declines 3% in 2019 – report The latest S&P report attributes the lower budget to challenging prices for many commodities throughout the year.
March 2, 2020 Alrosa steps up efforts to brighten fluorescent diamond sales The Russian diamond giant is inviting retailers to jointly market its 'Luminous Diamonds' brand, which uses the glowing stones.
February 26, 2020 Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks Company announced ordinary dividend of $6.2 billion in 2019 and total cash returns of $7.2 billion.
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
