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Rough diamonds
Botswana's diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists
20th January 2026 By: Reuters

Botswana's diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country unable to increase gem production in the short term to lift its economy,... 


Karowe diamond mine
Lucara seeks TSX hardship exemption to push through C$165m rescue financing
20th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp has applied to the TSX for a financial hardship exemption that would allow it to complete a deeply dilutive C$165-million private placement without shareholder... 


The big blue Cullinan diamond.
South Africa’s illustrious Cullinan diamond mine doing it again with big blue
19th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The illustrious Cullinan diamond mine, flagship of London-listed Petra Diamonds, is not only famous for hosting the largest gem diamond but a flurry of reports is now affording sky-high status to... 


Processing facilities at the Karowe mine in Botswana
Lucara more than doubles private placement to C$165m
15th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond has increased its previously announced non-brokered private placement to C$165-million, citing strong investor demand, as it advances development of the Karowe... 


Cullinan mine
Petra recovers 41.82 ct blue diamond at Cullinan
13th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Petra Diamonds has recovered a 41.82 ct Type IIb blue diamond of seemingly exceptional quality in terms of both its colour and clarity at the Cullinan mine, in South Africa. The... 


The Karowe underground project
Lucara to raise at least $70m in private placement to fund Karowe underground project
12th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Independent diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp, which owns and operates the Karowe mine, in Botswana, is planning to raise $70-million in a private placement of about 437.5-million shares at a... 


De Beers flagship Forevermark store in Mumbai
De Beers opens largest Forevermark store yet in India
9th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diamond miner De Beers Group has opened a flagship store of its Forevermark Diamond Jewellery brand in Mumbai, India. The 5 000-square foot store is located at Crest Link, Khar West, in the heart... 


De Beers CEO Al Cook
African States, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says
8th January 2026 By: Reuters

De Beers has attracted interest from several business groups and African governments as parent Anglo American looks to offload its stake in the firm, the diamond giant's CEO told Reuters. Botswana,... 


Lucara's Karowe mine, in Botswana
Lucara reaffirms Karowe extended mine life in updated technical report
6th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian miner Lucara Diamond Corporation finds in an updated technical report that the underground project at its Karowe diamond mine, in Botswana, has the potential to recover 4.5-million carats... 


Flashback to Steve Haggerty being interviewed by Mining Weekly.
Diamond legend Steve Haggerty has died
5th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Remarkable South African geoscientist Stephen Edward Haggerty, who served with distinction as a research professor at Florida International University in the US, has died aged 87. A legend in the... 


Botswana's economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
Botswana's economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Botswana's government now forecasts an economic contraction of almost 1% this year as its key diamond sector continues to struggle, its finance minister said in a budget review on Friday. When the... 


Burgundy announces C$115m Canadian tariff loan to stabilise Ekati
Burgundy announces C$115m Canadian tariff loan to stabilise Ekati
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diamond miner Burgundy Diamond Mines has secured up to C$115-million in funding through Canada’s Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) facility, providing critical liquidity to sustain operations at... 


The Walviskop mineral sands operation
Kazera reports operational progress as it advances towards profitability
12th December 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Kazera Global has reported operational advances across its heavy mineral sands and diamond projects as the company transitions from development into early commercial production, while... 


Botswana Diamonds exploration drilling
Botswana Diamonds enters H2 with a stronger asset base, roadmap for value creation
12th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Although it had been a difficult year for the diamond industry in the 12 months ended June 30 and beyond, Aim-listed diamonds developer Botswana Diamonds says it made significant progress on its... 


Kazera Global raises £1.6m
4th December 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Kazera Global has closed its retail share offer, bringing in £262 407 and lifting the total proceeds from its latest fundraising activities to £1.6-million. The investment company, which... 


Tracr CEO Wesley Tucker
CEO of De Beers Group's Tracr business to step down in Feb
3rd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond company De Beers Group has announced that Wesley Tucker will step down as CEO of its blockchain technology platform and diamond traceability business Tracr at the end of February 2026.... 


A mine in Botswana
Namibia's President appoints new mines, energy and industry Minister
2nd December 2025 By: Reuters

Namibia's President on Tuesday appointed Modestus Amutse as the Southern African country's new Minister of Mines, Energy and Industry. Amutse's appointment comes after President Netumbo... 


Surface infrastructure at the Karowe mine
Lucara awards last major Karowe underground contract
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corporation has awarded a lateral development contract for its Karowe underground project (UGP), in Botswana, to Group R Mining and Exploration Botswana. The... 


Petra Diamonds joint CEOs Juan Kemp and Vivek Gadodia
Petra announces permanent appointment of joint CEOs, director changes
28th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Petra Diamonds has announced a series of board appointments following its AGM on November 27, including that of Vivek Gadodia and Juan Kemp as permanent joint CEOs of the company.... 


Mineworkers on site
Responsible mining, efficiency key for miner
28th November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Balancing responsible mining with operational efficiency is a defining theme across Africa’s resource sector, and for diamond miner Petra Diamonds, that balance is central to long-term strategy,... 


Canada Industry Minister Melanie Joly
Proposed Teck-Anglo merger is subject to national security review, Canada says
27th November 2025 By: Reuters

Canada will submit the proposed merger of Anglo American and Teck Resources to a national security review, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said on Wednesday. Joly also said Ottawa would come to a... 


The Sishen iron-ore mine
Anglo American stresses its commitment to South Africa, says Teck merger positive for the country
26th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Anglo American says it is "deeply committed" – operationally, economically and socially – to South Africa and assures its shareholders and other stakeholders that its proposed... 


Anglo American's corporate head office in South Africa
South African coalition submits petition to Parliament over Anglo Teck merger
26th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The 100-Year Debt Campaign’s national petition to South Africa’s Parliament, calling for oversight of Anglo American’s proposed restructuring and its merger with Canada’s Teck Resources, has... 


WDC president Feriel Zerouki
Kimberley Process fails to reach consensus on redefinition of conflict diamonds
25th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The World Diamond Council (WDC) has expressed “profound regret” that a small number of Kimberley Process (KP) participants blocked consensus on the long-awaited reforms it said was designed to... 


BHP logo on a building
BHP walks away from last stab at Anglo American takeover
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

BHP on Monday pulled back from a last-ditch effort to buy Anglo American and bolster its dominance in copper, just two weeks before shareholders at Anglo and Canada's Teck Resources were set to... 


De Beers launches ORIGIN branded diamonds in North American stores
20th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

De Beers Group has rolled out its new branded polished diamond offering, ORIGIN, into retail stores across North America, the first time the provenance-focused range is available directly to... 


World Diamond Council president Feriel Zerouki
WDC president calls for decision to be made on modernised definition of conflict diamonds
17th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

World Diamond Council (WDC) president Feriel Zerouki opened the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) plenary with a decisive call for participants to support a modernised definition of conflict diamonds,... 


The Karowe diamond mine
Lucara reports $51.2m in revenue, advances Karowe underground project
14th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond sold 101 422 ct during the quarter ended September 30, generating $51.2-million in revenue. In August, the company recovered a 1 015 ct non-gem diamond and a 37.42 ct... 


Mark Wall
Mountain Province CEO steps down
13th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian diamond miner Mountain Province president and CEO Mark Wall has resigned from the company to pursue other opportunities but will remain in his role until December 19, to ensure a smooth... 


Botswana President Duma Boko
Botswana taking steps to acquire majority stake in De Beers, President says
11th November 2025 By: Reuters

Botswana is working on acquiring a majority stake in De Beers, President Duma Boko said on Monday, after Angola announced a rival bid to control the giant diamond company. Botswana, which owns 15%... 


A De Beers office in Botswana
Botswana and Angola hold talks as both seek control of De Beers
7th November 2025 By: Reuters

The mining ministers of Botswana and Angola held talks in Botswana's capital on Friday on cooperation in the diamond sector, as the two Southern African countries seek to take control of Anglo... 


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