July 30, 2020

De Beers likely to cut jobs after covid-19 hit

The diamond mining giant employs 20,000 people across its entire business.

July 24, 2020

Rio Tinto’s diamond production steady despite covid-19

The Argyle and Diavik mines have continued to produce and market gemstones.

July 23, 2020

Petra Diamonds production, revenue knocked down by covid-19

Full-year revenue fell by a third as the diamond miner sold 23% fewer carats for 36% less revenue in the year to June 30.

July 21, 2020

Alrosa kicks off diamond exploration in Zimbabwe

In partnership with state-controlled diamond miner ZCDC, Alrosa aims to discover new deposits.

July 17, 2020

Lucara sales deal to keep cash flow from large stones coming for 2020

Company to sell production from its Karowe mine in Botswana through an agreement with HB Group, an Antwerp-based diamond manufacturer.

July 17, 2020

Icecap launches investment-grade diamond marketplace

Diamond tokens will be available on the OpenSea platform, ranging in price from under $2,500 to a 10-carat diamond worth almost $1 million.

July 16, 2020

Anglo sticks to 2020 output goals after Q2 slump

Overall production fell 18%, with diamonds, platinum, palladium, iron ore, coal and manganese all falling, while copper and nickel rose.

July 15, 2020

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

July 15, 2020

Kunming partners with Rio Tinto for Argyle diamonds

The Hong Kong firm will be entrusted with the care and custody of the gems.

July 13, 2020

India’s gem, jewellery exports in record fall

Exports fell a record 55% in June quarter from a year ago to $2.75 billion as processing units were affected by covid-19 pandemic.