March 7, 2018

Gem Diamonds on fire, finds sixth giant rock this year

Latest discovery is a 152-carat, top white colour Type IIa diamond, dug up at the company's flagship Letšeng mine in Lesotho.

March 6, 2018

Diamond-backed raffle for “world’s most expensive dinner” canceled

The experience would include $17,000 diamond chopsticks and an 18-course dinner prepared by the Michelin-starred team from Jaan.

March 6, 2018

Finland’s former Talvivaara files for bankruptcy

Finland's Ahtium Oyj , previously named Talvivaara Mining Company has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure financing for future projects.

March 6, 2018

Gold explorer moves ahead quickly to release maiden resource

Velocity Minerals Ltd. (VLC:TSX.V) on March 5 released a maiden resource for its Rozino Gold Project in Bulgaria.

March 6, 2018

Sirius seeks $2bn in government-backed debt for Britain’s biggest fertilizer mine

Securing the debt will be the final milestone to bring the York project into production.

March 6, 2018

Will Five Star Movement shine on gold?

The Italian election could affect the gold market via two channels.

March 6, 2018

Brazil court denies Norsk Hydro request to resume production

Norsk Hydro ASA to resume full operations at its unit Hydro Alunorte, a court said, in the latest setback after allegations it had contaminated water in the area.

March 6, 2018

ALROSA rough diamond reserves grew to almost 1.2 billion carats in 2017

Total diamond reserves, taking into account the explored deposits under the National Reserves Committee standards, increased by 57.8 million carats during the year.

March 6, 2018

De Beers rough diamond sales for Cycle 2, 2018

De Beers Group today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the second sales cycle of 2018.

March 6, 2018

Global diamond supply expected to decrease this year

Paul Zimnisky, an independent diamond industry analyst, estimates supply will fall 3.4% to 147 million carats.