De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sectorThe world’s largest diamond miner by volume has inked agreements with Angola to boost diamond production and exploration.Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 5:22 am
Rio Tinto unit faces criminal case in Canada over injured workerThe accident took place on Jan 26, 2023 at the…Reuters | February 5, 2024 | 12:47 pm
Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada’s Northwest, six deadFour passengers and two crew members died after a small…Reuters | January 24, 2024 | 3:15 am
Russia says it will have no trouble skirting latest EU sanctions The new sanctions package bans the import of Russian-origin non-industrial diamonds. Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 6:24 am
India’s Modi says new diamond bourse in Gujarat to create 150,000 jobs Surat, in Gujarat state, cuts and polishes 90% of the world's rough diamonds. Reuters | December 17, 2023 | 11:07 am
Petra Diamonds inks deal to sell idled Koffiefontein mine Petra has signed a non-binding deal with an unnamed party for the potential sale of the South African diamond mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2023 | 3:58 am
Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2023 | 4:03 am
Lucapa fetches $17 million for four diamonds recovered from Lulo mine in Angola The tender was conducted by Sodiam E.P in Luanda, and the Lulo parcel of 609 carats consisted of 4 Type IIa diamonds weighing 41 carats, 123 carats, 208 carats and 235 carats, respectively. Staff Writer | December 11, 2023 | 12:39 pm
Petra Diamonds says the worst is likely over Petra's 20% increase in like-for-like prices for its latest tender of financial year 2024 supports its view that diamond prices have bottomed. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 8, 2023 | 6:34 am
G7 to ban Russian diamonds, announce measures on price cap, assets The group is expected to announce a direct ban as of Jan. 1. Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 7:39 am
Researchers map Australia’s path to address yearly A$4 billion on mine closure expenditures Annual expenditures on mine closure and rehabilitation activities in Australia are expected to exceed A$4 billion by 2040. Staff Writer | December 5, 2023 | 6:06 am
Rio Tinto sells stake in Canadian diamond project, ups interest in copper Rio Tinto sold its 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project in Saskatchewan, and is increasing its stake in a Yukon copper firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 4:09 am