August 27, 2023

Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systems

Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries.

August 22, 2023

Lucara unearths 692-carat diamond at Karowe mine in Botswana

The diamond represents the fourth +300 carat diamond recovered year to date.

August 17, 2023

De Beers to aid employees in evacuation amid wildfires in Canada’s Northwest Territories

Canadian officials ordered the evacuation of Yellowknife and several smaller communities on Wednesday.

August 14, 2023

Lucara Diamond to replace CEO Eira Thomas

She will be replaced by William Lamb, who served as chief executive from May 2011 to February 2018.

August 14, 2023

Alrosa reports strong diamond sales despite sanctions

The company reported a first-half net profit of $551 million.

August 13, 2023

Zimbabwe stockpiles 300,000 carats of diamonds

Stockpiling follows new regulations that compel miners to pay half of their royalties using commodities.

August 10, 2023

Rio Tinto to build Canada’s largest solar plant to power Diavik mine

The facility will be equipped with bi-facial panels that can also generate energy from the light that reflects off the snow.

August 9, 2023

Lucara reports fourth diamond recovery north of 1,000 carats

The diamond, measuring 82.2 x 42.8 x 34.2 mm, is described as a type IIa top-white gem of high quality.

August 6, 2023

Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes

Modern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.

August 3, 2023

Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South Africa

The miner said the proof of concept currently running at Marsfontein has provided key information for the development of Thorny River.