Lucara Diamond Corp, owner of the Karowe mine in Botswana, has appointed Dr. Lauren Freeman as Vice President of Mineral Resources, effective from July 1. In her new role, Freeman will oversee all aspects of mineral resource management at Lucara’s flagship Karowe mine and will play a key role in shaping the company’s development strategy. Freeman brings over 25 years of experience in the mining industry, specializing in large Type II diamonds. Her expertise spans
Petra Diamonds revealed expansion plans for its Finsch and Cullinan mines in South Africa, targeting production of between 3.4 to 3.7 million carats by 2028, representing a 15% to 17% increase over three years. CEO Richard Duffy stated that the expansion, requiring about $100 million in annual sustaining and expansion capital, will be self-funded. The UK-listed diamond producer also announced the appointment of Johan Snyman as CFO, effective October, succeeding Jacques Breytenbach who announced his
The proposed sale of Anglo American’s 85% stake in De Beers would enhance market visibility and focus, according to Richard Duffy, CEO of Petra Diamonds. Duffy suggested that De Beers, as an independent entity, would invest more in marketing efforts. Anglo American announced on May 14 its intention to sell De Beers as part of a group-wide restructuring, which includes unbundling its shares in Anglo American Platinum. During an investor day, Duffy outlined new life-of-mine
Petra Diamonds has projected a significant increase in production, aiming for at least a 22% rise by fiscal year 2029, driven by expansions at its Cullinan and Finsch mines. The company announced last week that it expects total output for fiscal 2024, ending June 30, to range between 2.7 million and 2.8 million carats. Looking ahead, Petra anticipates production to reach between 2.8 million and 3.1 million carats next year, with further growth to between
From January to May of this year, the country generated revenues of $288 million from the sale of 2.5 million carats of diamonds produced by the Catoca, Luele, and Lunhinga projects. The data was disclosed by the president of the Board of Directors of the National Diamond Company (Endiama EP), Manuel Nganga Júnior, during a “brainstorming” session for the Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas Sector held on Tuesday in the nation’s capital. Manuel Nganga Júnior
De Beers, the world’s largest diamond producer by value, has reported a decline in rough diamond sales for the second time this year. The Anglo American unit recorded provisional sales of $315 million, down from $383 million in the previous cycle and $456 million during the same period last year. The company attributed the drop to the quieter summer period, but analysts suggest that the diamond market continues to struggle. BMO analyst Colin Hamilton noted,
Angola’s diamond production reached 4.18 million carats between January and May this year, as reported by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas via Jornal de Angola. During the 14th thematic session “Communicate for Angola,” which centered on the Program for Development and Modernization of Geological-Mining Activities (2023/2027), Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correa Victor, emphasized the need to attract national and foreign investment. This initiative aims to boost diamond production and
The European Union has extended the “sunrise period” for sanctions on Russian diamonds by six months and introduced a significant concession regarding goods predating the new rules. According to a statement released Monday, the EU has postponed the mandatory implementation of the traceability program for imports of rough and polished natural diamonds from September 1, 2024, to March 1, 2025. This extension aims to facilitate the establishment of the G7 traceability scheme, as outlined in
The 1st National Diamond Conference, organized by CATOCA Chair and the Center for Studies and Scientific Research of the Higher Metropolitan Polytechnic Institute of Angola, convened in Luanda under the theme “Economic Potential and the Impact of Its Industry on National Development.” During the opening address, Paulo Tanganha, the national director for Mineral Resources at the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, underscored the pivotal role of the diamond sub-sector in driving Angola’s economy.
Diamond mining company Diamcor Mining is seeking to extend the closing date for the second tranche of its non-brokered revised private placement, following the successful closure of the first tranche on June 4. Initially announced on May 1, the original offering was expected to be oversubscribed. Consequently, Diamcor is seeking additional time to finalize documentation and other required items for several additional interested investors. The second and final tranche of the offering is now expected
