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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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.
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
Lucapa Diamond Company has recommenced operations at its Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho. The post Operations recommence at Mothae appeared first on Miningreview.com.
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
Diamond miner Lucapa has restarted mining operations at its Mothae mine, in Lesotho. The company earlier this month suspended mining operations as a result of a 14-day nation-wide lockdown initiated by the government of Lesotho to curb the spread of Covid-19.
