Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX: LUC) has unearthed a trove of valuable diamonds from its Karowe Mine in Botswana, a significant development for the company and the diamond industry. The recovered stones include a remarkable 320-carat gem-quality, light brown diamond, alongside an impressive 111-carat Type IIa white diamond and two additional …

In an effort to continue its excellence performance, Lucara Diamond Corp has unveiled a new diamond sales agreement with HB Group based in Antwerp, Belgium, concerning all qualifying diamonds over 10.8 carats from its Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana. This 10-year partnership promises a pricing structure that combines cutting-edge technology …

SRK Consulting has appointed partner and principal geologist (geotechnical) Robert Armstrong as a director in its South African Consulting Practice. Armstrong has been with the company since 2001, when he joined as a student geologist. He has been involved in geotechnical projects throughout Africa, as well as in countries includingArgentina, …

Diamonds are forever, and De Beers, the world’s leading diamond producer, seems to agree. In a move echoing their namesake gemstone’s eternal sparkle, the company has signed a trio of agreements with Angola, marking a significant return to the African nation after a decade-long absence. This strategic partnership signals De …

The mining and metals sector stands at a crossroads, navigating a complex storm of global uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and the ever-present pressure to meet ESG demands. But amidst the turbulence, a new report from Deloitte, “Tracking the trends 2024,” offers a beacon of hope. Highlighting ten key trends shaping …

In a strategic move to enhance its position in the global diamond industry, Botswana has earmarked 890 million pula ($65 million) for the acquisition of a 24% stake in the renowned Belgian diamond trader, HB Antwerp. The allocation was revealed in national budget documents, signaling the advancement of a deal …

In a groundbreaking discussion at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Stratek Global’s Chairman Kelvin Kemm, asserted that South Africa is poised to become a nuclear reactor exporting nation. Highlighting the country’s status as the first to develop a commercial Small Modular Reactor (SMR), Kemm unveiled the HTMR-100, positioning South …

The Africa Centre of the Atlantic Council is embarking on an innovative three-year programme dedicated to critical minerals in Africa. With Africa housing 30% of the world’s critical-mineral reserves, the continent assumes a pivotal role in twenty-first-century supply chains, especially for electric vehicles, lithium batteries, cellphones, medical scanners, and military …

The conclusion of the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield 2024 at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town has revealed Grace Akinyi, Founder of Women in Mining Kenya, as the deserving winner. The competition, organised by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and Investing in African Mining Indaba, provided a platform for …

Trafigura and Kamoa-Kakula have today agreed long-term commitments to transport minerals via the Lobito Atlantic Railway for a minimum term of six years. The terms of the Reserved Capacity Agreements were signed during the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa and mark the first long-term commercial commitments to the …