Diamond mining giant De Beers’ has increased its rough diamond production by 25% year-on-year to 8.9-million carats in Q1 2022. According to Mining Weekly, the rise reflects “an improved operational performance and higher planned levels of production to meet continued strong demand for rough diamonds.” Full-year production guidance remains at

Diamond miner De Beers’ Anglo American parent company has announced the commissioning – “ahead of schedule and below budget” – of the Benguela Gem, the world’s most advanced diamond recovery vessel, according to a press release.   The Benguela Gem forms part of the fleet operated by Debmarine, the 50:50

Angola’s Minerals Minister Diamantino Azevedo is optimistic about his country’s diamond future: According to a quote he made by Vera Angola, cited by Rough & Polished, Angola – currently the world’s fourth largest rough diamond producer – has the “potential to become the world’s second-largest rough diamond producer by 2030.”

Petra Diamonds will be investing $289 million to extend the life of the Cullinan mine and the Finsch mine (both in South Africa), IDEX Online reports.   Credit: Petra   Petra Diamonds said it will spend $173 million on Cullinan, and $216 million on Finsch to extend the life of

Zimbabwe’s Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando promised The Herald that renewal of mining licenses “would be subject to miners’ sustainable mining practices that are environmentally friendly. According to Rough & Polished, Zimbabwe seeks to “stop environmental degradation.”     Credit: ZCDC Chitando  is quoted as saying: “It is