Category: Mining

De Beers’ CEO on Lightbox, Polished and Anglo American

Al Cook answers questions on the company’s new strategy.

Gem Diamonds Continues Large-Stone Streak with 172ct. Rough

Stone from Letšeng mine is seventh over 100 carats since January.

Gemfields Emerald Auction Strong Despite Softening Market

Price per carat comes to just above last sale’s record high.

Letšeng Mine Yields 212ct. Rough Diamond 

Type IIa stone is sixth over 100 carats recovered since January.

Lucapa Unearths 195ct. Rough from Lulo Mine

Stone is fourth over 100 carats this year, and sixth largest from deposit.

Grounded in Science: Where Tech and Mining Converge

Finding deposits and extracting stones can be costly and high-risk, but new innovations are leveling the playing field.

Strong Rough Prices Drive Ekati Sales Rise

Revenue up 70% year on year in first quarter.

Lucapa to Offload High-Value Mothae Mine 

Company wants to streamline portfolio and focus on core assets.

Anglo American to Sell De Beers in ‘Radical’ Restructure 

Move is part of major changes to simplify parent company's portfolio and deliver growth.

Large-Stone Slowdown Dents Lucara Revenue 

Sales slip 4% amid decrease in top-up payments from HB.

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