Category: Mining

De Beers Shrinks Sales Team in Latest Cost-Cutting Drive

Restructuring of trading department reflects ongoing market crisis.

Miner Lucapa Sells to Industry Veteran’s Conglomerate 

Dubai-based Gaston International, which Dev Shetty founded, buys Lulo deposit and all other assets.

Mountain Province Loss Deepens Amid Falling Rough Prices 

Lower-grade ore also hindered earnings, as miner had less supply to sell in second quarter.

De Beers Discovers Its First New Kimberlite Field in Three Decades 

Angolan exploration area is part of company’s joint venture with state-owned diamond miner Endiama.

Sale of 1,094ct. Rough Secures Revenue Increase for Lucara 

Miner sold Seriti diamond in second quarter for an initial value of $12 million.

Petra’s Rough-Tender Sales and Revenue Plunge 

Hit comes amid lower overall prices and fewer goods on offer.

Lucapa Revenue Rises in First Half 

Sales up 8% year on year for January-to-June period.

Ekati Owner Expects Mine to Operate Until at Least 2040 

Misery pit due to close in 2027, Point Lake in 2030, and Fox site will continue for 15 years.

De Beers Skids to Loss Even as It Eyes Recovery

Miner reports deficit of $245 million for first half.

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