De Beers Revises Production Guidance To 25-27 Million Carats
De Beers says it production guidance has been revised downwards in response to the coronavirus or COVID-19 which has affected…
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Diamond Prices Slide In March As COVID-19 Spreads
Diamond prices fell in March as the spreading coronavirus led to a dramatic decline in the global economy. Diamond markets…
BOD Awarded New Prospecting Licences In Botswana
Botswana Diamonds (“BOD”), the AIM and BSE listed diamond explorer is pleased to announce that the Botswana Government has awarded…
2020 Toyota 1000 Kilometre Desert Race Cancelled
Following a digital meeting with all the Toyota 1000 kilometre Desert Race (TDR 1000) stakeholders on Thursday, 19 March the…
‘Coronavirus Will Badly Affect Botswana’s Tourism, Mining’
Econsult Botswana said it is forecasting a contraction in the contributions of both diamond mining and diamond sales to GDP…
Mombo And King’s Pool Officially Re-Open
The Minister of Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism, Philda N. Kereng on March 19, 2020 officially re-opened both Mombo and…
Coronavirus Hits Gem Diamonds’ Small Diamond Tender
Gem Diamonds Limited has announced the result of the Letseng small diamond tender which closed in Antwerp on Thursday. The…
Rio Tinto Provides Update On Oyu Tolgoi Project
Rio Tinto is working with the Government of Mongolia to ensure Oyu Tolgoi is operating in accordance with the restrictions…
Survival Launches 2020 Tribal Photography Competition
Survival International – the global movement for tribal peoples – has announced the launch of its renowned annual photography competition,…
Polished Prices Slide Amid Coronavirus Fears
Diamond trading declined sharply in February due to economic uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus. Manufacturers and dealers are facing a severe…