Category: Mining

Weak Prices, Lack of Large Stones Hit Gem Diamonds

Revenue for third quarter down 40% year on year.

Petra Sees Continued Price Weakness for Rough Diamonds

Average value per carat down 13% in first fiscal quarter.

Extra Sight Spurs De Beers Sales Increase

Miner held two during third quarter, garnering a total of $700 million, compared to one a year ago.

Alrosa Considering Recovery of By-Product Gold

Company would mine yellow metal along with diamonds.

Angola Seeks Anglo’s Majority Stake in De Beers – Reports

Government ups interest in miner to compete with other potential buyers, including Botswana.

Lesotho’s Kao Mine Faces Closure Amid Global Diamond Crisis

Storm Mountain Diamonds is requesting tax breaks and royalty relief from the local government.

Petra Taps Shareholders to Tune of $25M

Miner launches rights issue to keep business afloat.

Two Police Officers Killed at Gemfields’ Ruby Deposit

Illegal miners marched on site gate and attacked authorities, company says.

Ekati Owner in Talks for Funding to Keep Business Afloat

Burgundy Diamond Mines seeking over $100 million amid challenging market.

Rio Tinto Diamond Output More Than Doubles

Production up 110% year on year in third quarter.

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