The G7 countries will this week discuss four plans to ban Russian diamonds from G7 markets starting from January 1. These proposals, which aim to restrict the entry of Russian diamonds into G7 countries, vary in their stringency and approach, reflecting the challenges in reaching a consensus. The four proposals were prepared by Belgium, India, a French jewelry industry group, and the World Diamond Council and will be discussed at a technical meeting of G7
Zimbabwe, a country known for its rich mineral resources, has once again made its mark on the global stage by ranking as the 7th largest diamond producer in the world. This remarkable achievement underscores the significant role that Zimbabwe plays in the global diamond industry and the potential for economic growth and development in the region. In this article, we will explore the factors that have contributed to Zimbabwe’s rise in the ranks of diamond
Gold slid on Monday, pressured by technical selling, following a fierce 3% rally in the previous session, as the ongoing Israel-Hamas war sent investors scuttling to the safe-haven bullion and pushed prices above the key $1,900 ceiling. Spot gold dipped 0.9% to $1,913.59 per ounce by 06:12 GMT, and US gold futures dropped 0.8% to $1,926.80. Gold, viewed as a safe investment during uncertain times, hit its highest level since September 20 at $1,934.82 earlier
The forthcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2023 summit has unveiled its three-day program, bringing together public and private sector industry leaders in a concerted effort to establish world-class mineral supply chains in Africa. Commencing the main conference agenda on October 18th, 2023 is a ministerial forum that will showcase the participation of ministers from South Sudan, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along with ministry representatives from Tanzania and Zimbabwe. They will outline
Diamond miner Lucapa Diamond Company has announced revenues of A$15.7 million from the sale of seven exceptional diamonds from its Lulo operation, in Angola. The company sold 534.9 carats by tender, achieving an average price of $29,401 per carat. Of the seven diamonds sold during the tender, the 180-carat Type II white diamond recovered in June this year, and a 66-carat pink diamond, attracted the highest prices per tonne. “This tender demonstrates that the weakness
The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola (SODIAM) announced that it raised 22 million dollars from the auction sale of 1,329.89 carats of rough diamonds on Thursday, October 12, 2023. This was the 7th diamond auction held in Luanda and included special stones from mining companies such as Lulo, Kaixepa, Somiluana, Catoca, and Luele, according to a statement from Sodiam sent to Lusa. The most valuable diamonds came from the Lulo mine and yielded nearly
Endiama, the national diamond company, will use TECH-Minas, an unprecedented tool created in Angola, to monitor mining activity and the “alarming” problem of mining, announced the president of the company’s board of directors. Jose Ganga Júnior stated that TECH-Minas facilitates the monitoring and surveillance of mining activities, performance levels, as well as security issues in the areas. “The mining industry, which presents alarming environmental problems and ecological disasters, can be observed from our office almost
The Zambian government is expected to make a final decision on the sale of Mopani Copper Mines this month, securing a new investor for the assets it bought from Glencore in 2021, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, as reported by Reuters. Zambia’s Mines Minister, Paul Kabuswe, had initially stated that a new investor for the struggling copper mines would be selected by the end of July. However, the process has been
Gold prices rose the most since July on Monday 9th October, 2023 as safe-haven demand soared after tensions ramped up in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel. Spot gold gained 1.0% to $1,850.26 per ounce by 1 p.m. EDT, its highest since Sept. 29. US gold futures were also up 1.0%, trading at $1,863.60 per ounce in New York. The precious metal had risen as much as 1.2% earlier in the session before
A forward-looking panel at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2023 will explore how technology, sustainable practices, and localization can ensure stable and secure critical mineral supplies, under the theme, “The Future Minerals Economy and the Resilience of Supply Chains.” The panel will be moderated by Olimpia Pilch, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the Critical Minerals International Alliance, UK. Panelists include Dr. Marit Y. Kitaw, Interim Director of the African Minerals Development Center (AMDC), Ethiopia; Deshan
