December 2, 2019

Friedland regains control over large chunk of Ivanhoe shares

Friedland previously pledged 25m shares in Vancouver-based company to a bank.

December 2, 2019

Diamond industry’s torrid year set to continue for some time

The crisis afflicting the diamond industry won’t end anytime soon, according to Liberum Capital Markets.

November 29, 2019

RANKED: Top 10 copper mining projects in the world

Russia can lay claim to the globe's largest undeveloped copper project and two island nations also make the top ten ranking.

November 29, 2019

INTERVIEW: Georgette Barnes, President, Women in Mining Ghana

WIM Ghana is looking for ways make careers in mining more attractive to women.

November 29, 2019

Ghana’s push towards modernization and innovation

Ghana must adapt to maintain its new title of the top gold producer in Africa.

November 29, 2019

Global Snapshot: Gold and silver exploration projects to watch

With the rise in the price of gold over the past year, precious metals exploration has picked up steam worldwide.

November 29, 2019

Lucara bets on diamond market recovery, plans mine expansion

The company has earmarked $53 million for early work on a planned underground mine at Karowe. A final investment decision will be made in the second half of 2020.

November 28, 2019

Zimbabwe’s ZCDC plans debut international diamond sale in 2020

ZCDC has cut its diamond production forecast for this year by 24% to 3.1 million carats, but sees a rebound to 6.12 million carats in 2020.

November 28, 2019

Tharisa’s profits dive 83% as output declines

Pretax profit fell to $11.2 million for the year ended Sept. 30, from $65.0 million a year earlier.

November 27, 2019

Tomra sorter boosts Lucara’s exceptional finds

Lucara’s success at the Karowe mine continues, most recently with rare gem quality blue and pink diamonds recovered in September 2019.