Category: Mining

Alrosa’s Profit Plunges 77% for the Full Year 

Revenue for the period down 26%.

Weak Diamond Market Triggers $94.7M Loss for Burgundy 

Decrease is result of impairment on Ekati mine’s plant and equipment.

Mountain Province Takes Loans to Keep Business Afloat 

Miner also updates joint-venture agreement with De Beers for Gahcho Kué deposit.

Gemfields Sells Emeralds After Second Time on Auction Block 

Stones failed to find buyers in November due to direct competition with another producer.

Large-Stone Sales Send Lucara Revenue Surging 

Miner sold 549-carat Sethunya and 1,080-carat Eva Star diamonds for $54 million in 2024.

Mining Resumes at Lulo After Blockade Ends 

Lucapa processed stockpiled gravel and tailings during closure so output for the period would not decline.

Rio Tinto Diamond Unit in the Red 

Revenue down 37% in 2024 amid weak global market.

Can Zambia’s Tax Reversal on Emeralds Help Gemfields’ Money Woes? 

Country revokes 15% levy it reinstated only last month.

Weak Rough Prices Dent Petra Revenue in First Half 

Sales down 45% at fourth tender, with like-for-like figure slipping 6%.

Mining Union Calls Petra Layoff of over 200 Employees ‘Barbaric’ 

Company is making cuts in response to losses from prolonged industry downturn.

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