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World’s second-largest diamond ‘too big’ to sell

Lucara Diamond’s Lesedi La Rona is said to face challenges other rock never do, including its multi-million-dollar price tag and a risky polishing process that can take months or years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2017 | 7:02 am

Washington Companies buys Dominion Diamond for $1.2 billion

The US company plans to operate Dominion as a standalone business, appointing a new chief executive based in Canada.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2017 | 4:48 am

Botswana Diamonds jumps on prospecting licence expansion

Vutomi licences were extended into additional area of mineralization adjacent to the firm’s Frischgewaagt project in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2017 | 4:00 am

BHP to speed up Jansen development as potash demand to double by 2040

The world's largest miner believes potash will be a $50 billion market by the late 2040s.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2017 | 3:46 am

Glencore tackles difficult subject through new charity

Mining is often described as a dangerous profession, but lurking behind the physical injuries, suicide has become a disturbing trend particularly in Australia.

Andrew Topf | July 16, 2017 | 8:03 pm