Group of Seven nations have agreed to ban Russian diamond imports from the start of next year in the latest move to curb Russia’s ability to fund its invasion of Ukraine. While the G-7 and its European allies have been trying to find additional ways to squeeze Russia’s economy to constrain its ability to fund its war in Ukraine, diamonds have remained a stumbling block. Earlier attempts to sanction Russian gems in Europe had met resistance from
Rio Tinto sold 87 polished colored diamonds from its Argyle and Diavik mines through its first Beyond Rare tender, noting strong bidding from global participants. The collection, called Born of this World, comprised 48 lots weighing a total of 29.96 carats, Rio Tinto said Monday. It included pink and red diamonds from the company’s Argyle mine in Australia, which closed in November 2020, as well as yellow diamonds from the Diavik deposit in Canada. Within
De Beers will offer sightholders up to 20% less supply by value for 2024 due to declines in rough prices, market insiders told Rapaport News. The miner informed customers of their allocations on Friday ahead of the December sight, which takes place this week in Botswana, the sources said Monday December 4th on condition of anonymity. De Beers reviews the allotments every year, basing its decisions on clients’ past buying records as well as expected availability
Rio Tinto will transfer its 75% share in the Saskatchewan Fort à la Corne project to Star Diamond Corporation as it moves its exploration primarily to metals and minerals. In exchange, Rio Tinto will up its stake in Star Diamond to 19.9% from its previous 2.3% share, Star Diamond said Wednesday. The Australian miner will also pay Star Diamond CAD 4 million ($2.9 million) to remove itself from the project and will transfer ownership of
Lucara Diamond Corp, under the new leadership of CFO Glenn Kondo effective January 1, anticipates a diamond output ranging between 345,000 and 375,000 carats in 2024, extracted from 3.6 to 4.6 million tonnes of ore. These figures align with the mine’s past operational performance. The company, operating the Karowe mine in Botswana, recently revised down its 2023 production guidance to a range of 395,000 to 405,000 carats, marking a slight adjustment from the initial estimate
Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds recently initiated a share placement and subscription, targeting both existing and new investors. The objective is to raise £380,000 through the issuance of 76 million new ordinary shares priced at £0.0025 each, with a placing price of 0.5p per share. Each of the newly placed shares comes with a warrant, granting the holder the right to subscribe for an additional new ordinary share at 0.5p per share within a two-year period from
The launch of three mining ventures, including a six-billion-dollar investment in copper prospecting, a scientific collaboration with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and the imminent opening of the Luaxe diamond mine, marked the commencement of Angola’s 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on the Mining Sector in Luanda. During the event, the executive president of Canada’s Ivanhoe Group, Marna Cloete, announced a substantial investment of six billion dollars in copper prospecting across Angolan provinces Moxico
Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, declared on Monday 27th November that the Luele Mine, situated in the province of Lunda-Sul, will significantly contribute to the country’s increased diamond output. “This inauguration marks not just the commencement of a diamond mine but the establishment of a legacy characterized by respect, responsibility, and excellence, aiming for a prosperous future for our nation,” emphasized the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas while addressing
Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, stressed the imperative for companies in the sector to engage closely with neighboring communities by initiating social projects that contribute to local development. During the launch of construction for 300 social housing units aimed at resettling families near the Luele mining area in Saurimo, the minister underscored the significance of companies not only fulfilling financial obligations but also assuming social responsibilities and collaborating with local
Lucapa Diamond Company has put its feasibility study for the Merlin mine on hold while it weighs a smaller-scale, lower-cost alternative in light of a prolonged softening in demand for rough. The plan will take into account lower production and cost options for the Australia deposit, which Lucapa acquired in 2021, it said Monday November 20th. The options under examination include using existing resources such as the trial mining plant and other equipment to get
