December 17, 2018 Zambia threatens to expel foreign workers over mine job cuts Mining companies in Zambia have warned that an increase in royalties set for Jan. 1 will lead to more than 21,000 job cuts.
December 17, 2018 Randgold to cease trading as merger with Barrick gets final approval The planned merger, which creates the world's top gold miner by value and output, has been approved by the Royal Court of Jersey.
December 17, 2018 New technology allows for digging 100 feet below water MineWare experts have extended the capability of its Pegasys Dragline Monitor to support underwater digging.
December 17, 2018 These are the three main trends to shape the diamond industry in 2019 According to Bain & Co., diamond miners and retailers will face an Increasing influence of digital technologies, growing presence of lab-grown stones and shifting preferences of younger generations of consumers.
December 14, 2018 Wheaton resolves tax dispute with Canada Revenue Agency, shares surge 14% The reassessments were related to income generated by Wheaton’s wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries operating outside of Canada.
December 14, 2018 South Africa’s AMCU union to remain on strike at Sibanye-Stillwater The union's Sibanye-Stillwater members remain on strike, disputing the miner's argument the action is now illegal.
December 14, 2018 Nigeria’s first gold refinery scheduled to be ready next year The refinery will initially be able to produce 3 metric tons of gold each month, and 1 ton of silver.
December 14, 2018 Firestone shares shoot up after finding 46-carat diamond in Lesotho The gem-quality white stone was recovered undamaged, the miner said, and will be sold at the next tender in January.
December 13, 2018 Gold Fields to restart production in South Africa as workers return Workers downed tools in November after the bullion producer announced plans to cut 1,100 jobs at the mine - near a third of its workforce.
December 13, 2018 Sibanye-Stillwater extends wage agreement to striking gold workers Potentially putting an end to a strike that has seen almost half of its employees down tools since mid-November.
Taylor Swift’s vintage ring shines new light on diamond industry Dealers say her ring has drawn renewed interest in antique stones, prized for what lab-grown diamonds lack: scarcity and story. January 13, 2026 | 10:28 am
