The Botswana government and De Beers have announced the appointment of former African Development Bank (AfDB) president Dr Akinwumi Adesina as chairperson of the Diamonds for Development Fund – a... 

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 30% shareholding in Tracr, the De Beers Group-backed company behind the development of the pioneering... 

Amid continued weakness in the diamond market, London-listed Petra Diamonds has decided to place its Finsch mine, in South Africa, in business rescue in order to protect the overall business. CEO... 

The mining cadastre under development by South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) must be rolled out “effectively, rapidly and transparently”. That was the emphatic... 

With disciplined policy reform, modernisation and partnerships, mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development, industrial capability and social progress. “We can unlock growth, skills and... 

There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments, to streamline and expedite approval processes.... 

Diamond miner Gem Diamonds recorded revenue of $32.1-million for the quarter ended March 31, supported by the sale of large, high-value diamonds recovered at its Letšeng mine, in Lesotho. During... 

As preparations begin for the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027, the event is sharpening its focus on how partnerships across African mining translate into practical outcomes and investment... 

Despite ongoing economic challenges stemming from the rise of lab-grown diamonds – considering Botswana was a major miner of natural diamonds – and depressed global diamond demand, professional... 

The ownership transition of Cementation Africa is enabling this underground mining contracting business to advance at a time of capital investment uptick in mining. Transitioning outside of the... 

The joint provisional liquidators of Ekapa Minerals and Ekapa Resources have launched a formal process to sell the Ekapa Diamond Mine, targeting both domestic and international investors, as... 

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corporation has reported a ‘transformational’ first quarter of the year, with the successful completion of its equity and bond financings for the Karowe underground... 

London-listed Petra Diamonds has embarked on an immediate cost and capital expenditure (capex) reduction assessment to preserve liquidity across the group and is considering suspending further... 

Ronnie VanderLinden was appointed the new president of industry organisation the World Diamond Council (WDC) at its 2026 AGM, in Antwerp, Belgium on May 7, succeeding Feriel Zerouki. Taking office... 

Owing to the complexity and variability of Southern Africa’s geology, mining operations require innovative, robust technology capable of custom blast patterns. Explosives manufacturer BME’s... 

The conditions under which the world's rarest and most valuable gem-quality diamonds – referred to as Cullinan-like, large, inclusion-poor, pure, irregular and resorbed (CLIPPIR) – form have... 

ASX-listed Burgundy Diamond Mines has advised that its subsidiary, Arctic Canadian Diamond Company, has filed for insolvency protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, in British... 

Energy trader Envusa Energy last week inaugurated some of the renewable energy projects that make up its flagship 520 MW Koruson 2 (K2) Cluster in the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape, with power now... 

Diamond miner De Beers's rough diamond production increased by 17% year-on-year to 7.1-million carats for the quarter ended March 31, with the increase primarily driven by planned ore release from... 

The Kimberley Process (KP) needs to consider how it can strengthen digital communication in its work, while addressing emerging risks such as financial integrity, and develop robust traceability... 

United Arab Emirates (UAE) custodian chairperson of the Kimberley Process (KP) Ahmed Bin Sulayem addressed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on April 15, presenting the UAE’s achievements under its... 

A series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa are to be conducted by global mining... 

Botswana's President has clinched multiple agreements with Oman, including on mineral exploration, oil storage infrastructure and renewable power, during a visit to the Gulf nation designed to... 

Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly has launched a new daily email newsletter and related webpage to consolidate its global resources coverage under the Mining Weekly International banner. Each weekday,... 

Amid the expectation of Eskom publishing its winter outlook later this month, the State-owned power utility has meanwhile expressed confidence that it will be able to meet electricity demand as... 

In honour of World Diamond Day on April 8, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has revealed some of the world’s most famous and fascinating diamonds it has examined over the years. GIA helps... 

Diversified mining major Anglo American and EDF have switched on more renewable energy in South Africa through their Envusa joint venture’s rapid back-to-back project execution model. The latest... 

London-listed Petra Diamonds sold 781 797 ct of diamonds during the quarter ended March 31 – the third quarter of its 2026 financial year. Revenue for the quarter was $68-million, compared with... 

TSX-listed Mountain Province Diamonds has reported a wider net loss of $279-million in the year ended December 31, 2025, compared with a net loss of $80.8-million in the prior year. The $1.32... 

South Africa’s Master Drilling, the Fochville-based company which on Tuesday reported a $292-million revenue record plus a nigh billion-dollar 2026 order book, is introducing autonomous drilling...