Category: Mining

Ore Grade, Output and Insurgency Challenges Impact Gemfields

Illegal mining and rebel activity are among factors affecting quality mix and cash flow, company says.

Renard Diamond Mine Purchase Back On

Li-FT will pick up the original deal to turn the site into a lithium-processing facility.

Alrosa Suspends Operations at Severalmaz Deposits

Three-month pause will save money and manage rough-diamond flow into market.

Mountain Province Sells $5M in Rough at a Discount to Continue Operations

Move follows similar transaction in May for $999,000 worth of diamonds.

Workers’ Union Condemns Petra over Finsch Mine Closure

Criticism comes after company places deposit under business rescue and states it will lay off workers.

Why Botswana Goes to JCK Las Vegas

Interview with Debswana CEO Andrew Maatla Motsomi.

Botswana Seeks UAE and Oman Support to Acquire De Beers Stake

Anglo American moves forward with the sale of its 85% share in the diamond producer.

Alrosa Sees Record Demand for Diamonds

Stones above 10.80 carats and fancy-color goods dominated May sales.

Kao Mine to Shutter Amid Rough-Price Downturn

Deposit will go on care and maintenance from July.

Petra to Close Finsch Mine, Lay Off More Workers

Company intends to focus on higher-value stones at Cullinan, which are in greater demand during prolonged industry downturn.

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