Marange’s diamonds not for export – diamond council

In the midst of reports indicating that Zimbabwe has received the green light to export rough diamonds from the Marange fields, the World Diamond Council (WDC) has urged members of the international diamond industry to refrain from trading in and...

Green shoots appear but Zimbabwe mining still politically snagged

After a tumultuous 2010, where human rights abuses within the Zimbabwe mining industry were brought to the world’s attention, mining investment companies report that green shoots are starting to appear, though under continued political...

Green shoots appear but Zimbabwe mining still politically snagged

After a tumultuous 2010, where human rights abuses within the Zimbabwe mining industry were brought to the worlds attention, mining investment companies report that the green shoots of commodity revival within the country, which were reported last...

Zim bending over backwards to comply with Kimberley Process, says diamond body boss

World Federation of Diamond Bourses honorary life president Ernest Blom reports that Zimbabwe is ‘bending over backwards’ to ensure that it is compliant with all of the guidelines of the Kimberly Process.

Zimbabwe to resume diamond exports, says met terms

Zimbabwe plans to resume selling diamonds from its controversial Marange fields within days, saying it fully meets the standards required by the body that regulates trade in conflict diamonds. Obert Moses Mpofu, Zimbabwe's minister of mines and...

Zimbabwe dividing Kimberley Process member countries

Two schools of thought are developing among members of the Kimberley Process over reported human rights abuses and alleged diamond smuggling in the Marange mining fields of Zimbabwe. Although this should not put the future of the Kimberley...

Zimbabwe dividing Kimberley Process member countries

Two schools of thought are developing among members of the Kimberley Process over reported human rights abuses and alleged diamond smuggling in the Marange mining fields of Zimbabwe. Although this should not put the future of the Kimberley...

Safe, cheap conveying system competes with labour in tough times

As the recession becomes apparent in the mining industry, with project shutdowns and delays, companies are attempting to stay afloat by reducing expenditure. Conveyance solutions company Miniveyor Products has developed safe and efficient...

New Botswana diamond facility world’s most advanced ‘by far’, says De Beers MD

De Beers’ new $83-million diamond building under construction in Botswana was “by far and away” the most advanced diamond facility anywhere in the world and testament to De Beers’ confidence in the future of the African...

Real Economy Report

Our top stories this week: An exclusive on Botswana President’s, Festus Mogae’s diamond industry aspirations; Anglo Gold Ashanti’s deep-level safety commitment; South Africa’s massive real investment push, and South...

On-The-Air (02/11/2007)

In this broadcast: Botswana taking steps towards realising its diamond dream of becoming Africa's Antwerp; US ordering another batch of 500 armoured vehicles; SA planning to launch Africa's first commercial space rocket.

Botswana enters new era as diamond beneficator and trader

A "new diamond dream" is unfolding in Botswana. Debswana chairperson Dr Akolang Tombale and many members of government have been focused on "this new dream", said De Beers MD Gareth Penny in his speech to ululating guests at last week's...