July 10, 2020

Alrosa’s June sales drop 76%

Company's sales of rough and polished diamonds stood at $31.3 million, down from $222 million for the same period last year.

July 9, 2020

Foreign mineworkers return to South African mines

The Minerals Council said 698 foreign mineworkers had returned on Tuesday.

July 3, 2020

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.

July 3, 2020

‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits

An autonomous 'hunter drone' finds fluorescent targets including minerals and gemstones.

July 2, 2020

Landslide at Myanmar jade mine leaves at least 162 dead

Triggered by heavy rain, the mudslide swept through a mine in Kachin state.

June 30, 2020

Alrosa resumes operations at International mine

The company suspended works in the mine last week, after several employees tested positive for covid-19.

June 28, 2020

Origin of British Crown Jewels’ diamond revealed

Researchers from the Gemological Institute of America believe the Cullinan Diamond may have a super-deep origin.

June 26, 2020

Petra Diamonds puts up ‘for sale’ sign

The company is seeking offers, but has received none so far.

June 25, 2020

Stornoway Diamond top executives to step down

CEO Patrick Godin and EVP finance Annie Torkia Lagacé step down June 26.

June 25, 2020

Alrosa halts mine after several cases of covid-19

The company's International underground diamond mine will be closed for up to two weeks.