Diamond Mining

Diamond miner De Beers has reported an 11% year-on-year decrease in rough diamond production to 6.8-million carats for the quarter ended September 30, primarily driven by planned plant maintenance... 

Luxury giant Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in talks to join a consortium that’s in prime position to buy diamond miner De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter.... 

This week: Jonathan Oppenheimer emphasises urgency of tackling climate change challenge and, importance of natural diamond comeback highlighted 

Martin Creamer talks about green iron-ore; diamds that flow down our rivers and the urgent need to combat climate change. 

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about the opportunities that green iron-ore has for South Africa; South Africa’s alluvial diamond sector; and the urgency in tackling climate change... 

Dutch private equity and special situations investor Kenzoll Capital has partnered with MSF Commercials to restart operations at the Sperrgebiet diamond mine, formerly known as the Elizabeth Bay... 

London-listed Petra Diamonds, which has mining operations in South Africa, has appointed Questco Corporate Advisory to manage a strategic review on its behalf. The diamond miner last week announced... 

South Africa needs to find ways to build and sustain its alluvial diamond sector in particular, given this country’s “incredible” alluvial sector which hosts “exceptional” diamonds. Accompanying... 

Canadian diamond miner Mountain Province has entered into a consensual restructuring implementation agreement with De Beers Canada, lender Dunebridge Worldwide and the beneficial holders of... 

London-listed Petra Diamonds has, following consultation with certain key stakeholders, including its first and second lien creditors, decided to undertake a strategic review, which will include... 

Belgian gem trader HB Antwerp is scaling back its Botswana operations after failing to secure rough diamond supplies from State-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), a senior company official told... 

Diamond miner De Beers Group’s 2025 Sustainability Report has outlined progress in its ‘Building Forever’ sustainability framework, with advances in livelihoods, nature conservation, climate action... 

While mining industry employers association Botswana Chamber of Mines CEO Charles Siwawa believes Botswana’s diamond mining sector will re-emerge sometime in the future, he says it is important for... 

The Karowe underground project remained on schedule for full-scale production in the first half of 2028. 

London-listed Gem Diamonds reported a significantly improved financial performance for the six months ended June 30, compared with the same period last year, with revenue having increased by 32% to... 

TSX-listed Mountain Province Diamonds has announced its CFO Steven Thomas will step down effective September 1 to pursue other opportunities, however, he will support the company in an advisory... 

By: Lyndon de Meillon  South Africa’s Historical Role in the Diamond Industry 

South Africa has long been a significant force in the global diamond industry; however, it has faced regulatory and logistics headwinds which are placing pressure especially on the small and junior... 

(Virtual Showroom) In Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, southern Africa, sits the world's highest diamond mine, 3 200 meters above sea level. It's a punishing place to work with heavy snowfall,...