Diamond mining news
Western Tethyan commences diamond drilling programme in Kosovo
Western Tethyan has commenced a diamond drilling programme at the Hertica Project in Kosovo.
De Beers sells Buffels Marine Mining Right
De Beers Group has announced the successful sale of the Buffels Marine Mining Right (BMMR), and associated assets, to Kleinzee Holdings Proprietary Ltd.
Anglo publishes De Beers’ seventh rough diamond sales cycle value
Anglo American plc has announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for De Beers’ seventh sales cycle of 2023.
Lucara announces recovery of 692 carat diamond from Karowe
Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the recovery of a 692.3 carat diamond from its Karowe Diamond Mine located in Botswana.
Rio Tinto to build the largest solar power plant in Canada’s North
Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine is set to build the largest solar power plant across Canada’s territories that will generate approximately 4200 MWh of carbon-free electricity annually.
Lucara announces recovery of fourth diamond in excess of 1000 carats
Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the recovery of a 1080.1 carat diamond from its Karowe Diamond Mine located in Botswana.
Anglo announces latest De Beers’ rough diamond sales value
Anglo American plc has reported the value of rough diamond sales (global sightholder sales and auctions) for De Beers’ sixth sales cycle of 2023.
De Beers delivers first production from Venetia mine
De Beers Group has delivered first production from underground operations at its Venetia mine in Limpopo, South Africa.
Anglo American publishes 2Q23 production report
Anglo American plc has published its production report for the second quarter of 2023, ended 30 June 2023.
Lucara provides Karowe underground expansion project update
Lucara Diamond Corp. has provided an update on the Karowe Underground Expansion project (the UGP), designed to access the highest value portion of the Karowe orebody.