A suspected leak of heavy metals from a mine in northern Angola is causing an “unprecedented environmental catastrophe”, affecting some two-million people in Democratic Republic of Congo, researchers at Kinshasa University said on Friday. Analysis of satellite imagery and interviews indicate a reservoir used to store mining pollutants was breached
Mining & Exploration
Aim-listed BlueRock Diamonds has recovered a 14.3 ct diamond from its Kareevlei diamond mine, in Kimberley, South Africa. The discovery follows shortly on the heels of the recovery of 58.6 ct and 21.6 ct diamonds earlier this month, providing further confirmation of the “size frequency distribution forecast” that indicate the
Diamond miner Alrosa has committed about $2.7-million for the construction of houses in the Byas-Kyuel village in the Gorny district of Yakutia, Russia, which has been impacted by forest fires. “Alrosa is working closely with the Yakut government at this difficult time for the region, providing any help it can. We
Russian diamond miner Alrosa is considering converting its fleet of supersize mine trucks and road trains to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and diesel, a move that could slash its fuel costs by more than 40%, says deputy COO for vehicle management Ruslan Sizonov. The company will over a
Lucara has unearthed a 393.5-carat top white Type IIa gem quality diamond at its Karowe mine in Botswana, IDEX Online reports. It is the seventh +300-carat diamond recovered from Karowe in 2021. Credit: Lucara The huge gem was found at the M/PK(S) unit of the South Lobe, the
Petra Diamonds has recovered a 342.92-carat Type IIa white rough diamond at its Cullian mine in South Africa, IDEX Online reports. Credit: Petra According to Petra, the diamond has “exceptional” colour and clarity, and it will likely be offered for sale at the company’s September tender. Credit:
