South Africa lacks a healthy junior exploration and mining sector, when it could be a catalyst for growth and transformation in the sector, says the South African Diamond Producers Organisation (Sadpo). For example, the discovery of alluvial diamonds in the unique secondary deposits of the Middle Orange River downstream of
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A record number of ladies tuned in for the DRC-focused Women in Mining live webinar session during Digital DRC Mining Week that took place from 17-19 June. The post Women in mining: New beginnings and opportunities appeared first on Miningreview.com.
De Beers is considering ways to restructure mines, expand in jewelry and overhaul diamond sales, as the world’s biggest and oldest producer rethinks its entire business in an industry left paralyzed by the pandemic. The company founded by British imperialist Cecil Rhodes in the late 1800s was under pressure even
TSX-V-listed diamond and metals explorer Tsodilo Resources has reached an agreement to grant private Botswana-based alternative investment firm TBM royalties on its wholly-owned Botswana subsidiary Gcwihaba Resources’ metal projects for $500 000. Gcwihaba’s metal licenses include those for base and precious minerals, platinum group metals and rare-earth elements.
London-listed diamond miner Petra Diamonds has reported a 7% year-on-year reduction in production, from 3.87-million carats in the 2019 financial year, to 3.59-million carats in the financial year ended June 30, 2020. Production was severely disrupted by the lockdown implemented in South Africa from March 26, while the Williamson mine,
“Virtual editions of industry and regionally leading events such as DRC Mining Week and African Utility Week have been very well received.” The post Nigeria Mining Week to proceed digitally in October and reconvene in 2021 appeared first on Miningreview.com.
