August 21, 2020

Gem Diamonds finds 442 carat rough at Letšeng mine

The type II withe diamond is one of the largest gem quality rocks recovered this year.

August 21, 2020

IAMGOLD sale of Mali mine delayed amid coup

Mali president dissolved parliament hours after soldiers detained him at gunpoint and seized power.

August 20, 2020

Gold Fields profit jumps on surging bullion prices

Company declared an interim dividend of 1.60 rand ($0.093) per ordinary share, equal to the total dividends declared last year and up from the 2019 interim payout of 0.60 rand…

August 20, 2020

Young Diamantaires launch fundraiser for SA school

#morethanadiamond campaign aims to build a library and kitchen at Renaissance High School in Messina, South Africa.

August 20, 2020

South Africa gold miners seek new CEOs as another plans to exit

With Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland retiring, South Africa loses a second gold mining boss in less than a month.

August 19, 2020

Gold miners keep operating in Mali despite coup

Barrick, B2Gold, Resolute Mining, AngloGold Ashanti, Roscan, Hummingbird Resources and Cora Gold said operations and staff were unaffected.

August 19, 2020

China plans to boost cobalt reserves as virus spurs supply risks

Cobalt prices have climbed 10% in the past month amid concerns that shipments could be affected by anti-virus measures in parts of Africa.

August 19, 2020

Sierra Leone freezes assets of Steinmetz diamond unit

The country's High Court interim order affects the assets of Octea, a subsidiary of BSGR, and is linked to a lawsuit over alleged environmental damage.

August 18, 2020

Ivanhoe and China’s CNMC announce Africa partnership

Companies will jointly look for African mining projects to explore, develop or acquire.

August 18, 2020

Tiffany will soon reveal everywhere your diamond has traveled

Beginning in October, the luxury retailer will provide expanded origin details for newly sourced, individually registered diamonds.