Diamond



Gemfields swings to profit as it reopened mines

Precious gemstones miner Gemfields (LSE: GEM; JSE: GML) has swung to a first-half net profit after it reopened mines and demand for its emeralds and rubies surged.  The company, which returned to the London Stock Exchange’s…



Lucara approves $514M Karowe mine expansion

Lucara Diamond (TSX: LUC) has announced that its board has formally accepted a planned underground expansion of the Karowe mine in Botswana, which is expected to extend the operation’s life for 20 years — until 2040.  The Vancouver-based…



Gem Diamonds sells Botswana unit for $4 million

Gem Diamonds sells Botswana unit for US$4 million

Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LSE: GEMD) is selling its Botswana subsidiary to Okwa Diamonds, owned by Vast Resources (LSE: VAST) and Botswana Diamonds (LSE: BOD), for only US$4 million.  Okwa Diamond’s main target…




Expansion of Lucara’s Karowe mine to take longer and cost more

Expansion of Lucara’s Karowe mine to take longer and cost more

Canada’s Lucara Diamond (TSX: LUC) has adjusted the cost and timeline of the underground expansion of its Karowe mine in Botswana, one of the world’s most prolific sources of large, high value type IIA diamonds. The company now expects to achieve 75%…



Lucara digs up 393-carat diamond at Karowe

Lucara digs up 393 carat diamond at Karowe

Lucara Diamond (TSX: LUC) has recovered a 393 carat diamond from its company’s Karowe mine in Botswana, the seventh stone greater than 300 carats dug up at the operation so far this year. …


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