Category: Mining

Lucapa Advances Search for Diamond ‘Mother Lode’

Miner has been sampling kimberlites closer to Cacuilo River in hopes of locating major rough source.

Rio Tinto Temporarily Shuts Major Diavik Pit

Miner detected unstable area on road near site.

Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine Goes Solar

New setup’s reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is comparable to removing 630 cars from the road each year, according to company.

Gem Diamonds Retrieves 123ct. Rough from Letšeng

Type II white diamond is eighth find over 100 carats since beginning of year.

Alrosa to Spend $274M to Develop New Gold Deposit

Diamond miner’s Almazy Anabara segment acquired Polyus-owned site.

Petra Expects 22% Rise in Output over Next Five Years 

Production to total more than 3.4 million carats by fiscal 2029 amid mine expansions.

Lucapa Finds Buyer for Mothae Deposit

Lesotho-based Lephema Executive Transport, which has provided long-term mining services for the site, will purchase 70% stake.

Gemfields Sees Highest-Ever Average Price for Rubies

Miner achieves $68.7 million in revenue at its latest auction.

Worker Killed at De Beers Mine in Botswana

Incident at Debswana’s Jwaneng site involved crane and drill rig.

Bruce Cleaver Joins Gemfields Board

Former De Beers CEO is one of three new members who will begin on July 1.

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