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Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX: LUC) has unearthed a treasure trove of diamonds at its Karowe Mine in Botswana, further solidifying its position as a leading producer of high-quality gems. The company announced the recovery of several impressive stones, including a magnificent 320-carat diamond, a 111-carat gem-quality stone, and two additional …

A forward-thinking Canadian Mining House specialising in Copper, Uranium, REEs, Nickel, and Diamonds in Botswana, Eastport-Ventures Inc has announced the appointment of Robin Birchall as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Over the past seven years, Eastport strategically acquired six mineral projects, benefiting from a total exploration and development expenditure exceeding …

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 …