Tag: DMCC

Lucapa’s 170-Carat Pink Gem – The Largest Found in 300 Years

Lucapa Diamond has found a rare 170-carat pink Type IIa diamond at its 40%-owned Lulo mine in Angola. According to Rough & Polished, the rare gem, dubbed “The Lulo Rose”, is “believed to be the largest pink diamond recovered in the last 300 years.”   The stone is the fifth
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Befriending the environment

If a product causes less harm and leaves a smaller footprint than anything produced by a rival firm, then management considers it a win. The post Befriending the environment appeared first on Miningreview.com.
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Experience loss is key risk to consulting engineering

Firms in South Africa are struggling to fill critical levels of experience, without which the country will not manage sustained growth. The post Experience loss is key risk to consulting engineering appeared first on Miningreview.com.
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Third-party appeal against Walviskop mineral sands project dismissed

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has dismissed a third party’s appeal against the granting of a mining permit for Aim-listed investment company Kazera Global’s 60%-owned subsidiary Whale Head Minerals (WHM).  WHM now expects to shortly receive final documentation allowing it to start heavy mineral sands (HMS) production
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De Beers pleased with strong set of first-half results

In the six months to June 30, rough diamond production of the De Beers Group increased by 10% to 16.9-million carats, reflecting a strong operational performance and higher planned levels of production to meet continued strong demand for rough diamonds. Underlying earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased
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Zest WEG develops robust local supply chain

Zest WEG has progressively increased its level of local manufacturing over the past decade and now boasts six manufacturing sites. The post Zest WEG develops robust local supply chain appeared first on Miningreview.com.
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