Tag: DMCC

De Beers: Production Suffers But Sales Are Up in Q4

Mining giant De Beers has announced its fourth quarter performance, reporting a drop in output of 14% to 6.7 million carats, Rough & Polished reports. The main reason for the drop: “Planned reductions in response to the lower demand for rough diamonds caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and operational challenges
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Debswana diamond exports fell 30% in 2020

Exports of rough diamonds mined by the Debswana Diamond Company fell 30% in 2020, statistics released by the Bank of Botswana showed Friday, as the coronavirus pandemic hit demand and global travel restrictions impacted trading. Debswana, a joint venture between Anglo American unit De Beers and the Botswana government, produces
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De Beers’ darling delivered in 2020

The VUP will transition the mine from open pit to underground and in so doing extending its lifespan by an incredible 23 years. The post De Beers’ darling delivered in 2020 appeared first on Miningreview.com.
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Mining Indaba Virtual – are you ready?

Mining Review Africa Editor-In-Chief Laura Cornish chats to Mining Indaba Head of Content Tom Quinn about Mining Indaba Virtual – what to expect, the value in going digital and what the future holds in store for the premier mining event. Tom also shares his insights on Mining Elites in Africa
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Operations recommence at Mothae

Lucapa Diamond Company has recommenced operations at its Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho. The post Operations recommence at Mothae appeared first on Miningreview.com.
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Geological fraternity loses international diamond expert

In this tribute, geologist Dr John Bristow, pays his respects to fellow geologist Dr Derek Robinson. Derek Robinson, who had a long and distinguished career at the Anglo American Research Laboratories (AARL) and De Beers and established himself as a leading expert in the field of diamond surface textures and
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