Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacleAngola’s state-owned diamond producer said some clients were deterred by its partnership with Alrosa.Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 6:58 am
Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine moves into commercial production undergroundThe miner said last year it was going ahead with…Staff Writer | October 3, 2024 | 3:04 pm
Burgundy Diamond halts Sable expansion plans at Ekati in Northwest TerritoriesEarlier this year, the company told the CBC that "the…Staff Writer | September 25, 2024 | 4:31 pm
Gem Diamonds finds 122-carat stone at Letšeng mine The precious stone is the eleventh greater than 100-carat diamond unearthed this year at the prolific mine in Lesotho. Staff Writer | September 5, 2024 | 4:16 am
Botswana’s ODC seeks $300 million loans for diamond purchases ODC currently gets 25% of its production from Debswana, a joint venture between Botswana and De Beers. Reuters | August 29, 2024 | 9:36 am
Gem Diamonds unearths 129-carat stone at Letšeng mine in Lesotho The diamond, recovered on August 23rd, is the 10th greater than 100 carat stone the company has recovered so far in 2024. Staff Writer | August 28, 2024 | 11:29 am
De Beers partners with Tanishq to promote natural diamonds in India India has surpassed China to become the world's second-largest diamond market after the US. Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 7:11 am
Rio Tinto, Teck take steps to minimize Canada rail shutdown impact Labor dispute at Canada's two biggest rail networks will affect its ability to receive raw materials at several sites. Reuters | August 22, 2024 | 9:10 am
Gahcho Kué diamond mine life extended to 2031 On a 100% basis, the Gahcho Kué mine is expected to produce 36.3 million carats from the beginning of 2024. Marilyn Scales - Canadian Mining Journal | August 22, 2024 | 8:26 am
Lucara finds world’s 2nd largest diamond ever mined The “epic” diamond, as Lucara put it, was detected thanks to a special recovery technology, installed in 2017. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 22, 2024 | 4:03 am
Anglo American to receive coal bids in September The sale process includes the Grosvenor and Moranbah North mines along with three smaller mines in Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 4:02 am
Karelian Diamond wins land dispute case in Finland Once developed, Lahtojoki would be the first diamond mine in the European Union. Staff Writer | August 13, 2024 | 10:15 am