Rare Beetle Found at Orapa Diamond Mine
A rare species of beetle, dating back 90 million years, has been found at Orapa, the world's biggest diamond mine, in Botswana, shedding light on the evolutionary history of beetles.
The Paleothius mckayi is a...
Petra’s Fourth Tender Sees Strong Sales Growth
Petra Diamonds said its fourth tender cycle of FY 2024 demonstrated robust growth in the market, selling 428,860 carats for $47.8 million, marking a 4.0% increase in like-for-like prices compared to Tender 3 FY...
Lucara’s Deal with HB Antwerp is Back On
Lucara's on-off deal for HB Antwerp to sell its specials from the Karowe mine, Botswana, is back on again.
The Canadian miner yesterday (18 February) announced details of a 10-year deal that is very similar...
Lucara Forecasts Increased Revenue in 2024
Lucara is forecasting a revenue increase of at least 30 per cent next year after cutting its 2023 prediction earlier this month.
The Vancouver-based miner said it would be using it sales channels to maximize...
Buyer Sought for Stornoway Diamonds
A buyer is being sought for Canadian diamond miner Stornoway, after it filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
The company has suspended operations at Renard, the first and only diamond mine in Quebec province, and...
208-carat diamond is the most recent discovery at the Lulo mine
A 208-carat diamond was found in the Lulo mine, located in the province of Lunda Norte. According to the company Lucapa Diamond Company, this is the third largest diamond to be recovered in that...
De Beers Sells Buffels Marine Mining Right
De Beers Group reported the successful sale of the Buffels Marine Mining Right (BMMR), and associated assets, to Kleinzee Holdings Proprietary Limited (Kleinzee Holdings) as of 7th August 2023. The BMMR was De Beers’...
Fishers’ Legal Bid to Halt Marine Diamond Mining
Fishers are mounting a legal challenge to marine diamond operations off South Africa's west coast.
They claim rights to mine in shallow sea and along an 85km coastal strip of land were granted and subsequently...
Emerald Miner Reports Record Sales
Grizzly Mining says its latest emerald auction raised $48.63m, a record high since the company was founded in 1997.
The market for emeralds remains "extremely strong", it said, after a sealed-bid auction for its mid-high...
De Beers Sees 22% Dip in H1 Revenue to $2.8 Billion
Diamond mining major De Beers reported a decline in revenues in the first half of 2023, amidst the ongoing macro-economic headwinds and a substantial inventory build-up in the midstream.
The company’s total revenue for the...
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