November 2, 2022

Gemfields to auction 37,555-gram emerald cluster

The Kafubu Cluster is likely to set a record for the world’s most expensive single emerald sold in auction.

November 2, 2022

Zimbabwe exports first coal to China for cement industry client

Zimbabwe usually reserves the country’s coal output for domestic electricity generation, but started shipping the fuel last year.

November 2, 2022

Gem Diamonds lowers 2022 guidance despite solid Q3

Output was hurt by a two-day halt in Lesotho during the country's general elections, as well as by an equipment breakdown, now repaired.

November 2, 2022

Diamonds trade watchdog mulls fate of Russian gems

The Kimberley Process is expected to decide this week whether Russian diamonds should be declared conflict gems.

November 2, 2022

B2Gold, AngloGold put Gramalote project in Colombia up for sale

Decision comes after the JV partners completed a comprehensive review of the alternatives for the $925 million gold project.

November 1, 2022

Debswana posts 37.5% jump in 9-month diamond sales

However, De Beers sees the risk of the market slowing down in the coming months due to a deterioration in global economic conditions.

November 1, 2022

World’s top battery maker CATL grabs stake in DRC cobalt-copper miner

The world's top battery maker is taking an almost 25% stake in CMOC Group, formerly known as China Molybdenum.

November 1, 2022

Sibanye-Stillwater may cut thousands of jobs at gold mines in South Africa

The miner will enter into consultations with stakeholders, which could impact 1,959 employees and 465 contractors. 

October 31, 2022

Responsible Minerals Initiative cuts ITSCI from approved traceability list

ITSCI is a private sector scheme monitoring tin, tantalum and tungsten mines in Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi for human rights abuses.

October 31, 2022

Green energy transition, structural changes to sustain much higher rare earth prices

New report says China now imports half its heavy rare earths while demand from EVs, renewable energy is absorbing higher prices.