Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples’ rights, has announced the twelve winning entries of its annual photo competition. The winning photograph is of a Samburu tribesman in Kenya by Timo Heiny, and appears on the cover of Survival’s 2018 “We, the People” Calendar. The winning entries give an insight into tribal peoples’ largely self-sufficient and extraordinarily diverse ways of life. The photographs feature tribal peoples from around the world – including many who Survival work with. The eleven runners-up, whose pictures also appear in Survival’s 2018 Calendar are: Alice Kohler – Araweté, Brazil, Sabine Hammes – Baka, Central African Republic Renato Soares – Kalapalo, Brazil Mattia Passarini – Kinnaura, India Segundo…
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London listed Gem Diamonds says it has recovered a high quality 115 carat, D colour Type IIa diamond from the Letšeng mine in Lesotho. The announcement follows the recovery of five other diamonds of over 100 carats so far in 2017 from Letšeng, the highest dollar per carat kimberlite diamond mine in the world. The Letšeng mine is located in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho and is renowned for its recovery of large, high quality, exceptional Type II diamonds. Since Gem Diamonds acquired the mine in 2006, Letšeng has produced over 60 +100 carat, predominantly high value, white diamonds. Amongst these diamonds recovered are…
Metal Tiger Plc, the London Stock Exchange AIM listed investor in strategic natural resource opportunities, has appointed Natural Resources Global Capital Partners Limited (NRG) to provide strategic and financial advice in connection with the company’s strategic options relating to its 30% holding in the Botswanan joint venture with MOD Resources. NRG will work alongside the company’s existing natural resources specialist adviser, RFC Ambrian Limited. NRG is an independent advisory firm and merchant bank focused on the global mining & metals, oil & gas and energy industries. Metal Tiger’s dedicated team at NRG will be led by the Chairman of NRG,…
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) calls on Travel & Tourism organisations to showcase their sustainable best practices by entering in the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2018. Gloria Guevara President & CEO, WTTC said: “We are pleased to announce that the call for entries for the 2018 WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards has opened today. The 2017 UN International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (IY2017) and the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have enhanced the focus on how Travel & Tourism can drive growth at the local level, but also – and importantly so –…
Botswana listed Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the completion of the Mega Diamond Recovery (“MDR”) and the Sub-middles XRT capital projects within budget and ahead of schedule. The Company’s MDR circuit treats material in the size range between 50mm and 120mm and is located directly post the primary crusher and ahead of the process plant. This design maximizes the upfront recovery of exceptional diamonds prior to the comminution processes where diamond damage may occur and revenue lost. Commissioning of the circuit has been completed and the system has been integrated into the existing process stream. The sub-middles XRT circuit processes…
The Government of Botswana through the Ministries of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism; and Ministry of Basic Education in partnership with the Botswana EEASA Node will from the 18th September 2017 to 22nd September 2017 host the 35th Environmental Education Association of Southern Africa (EEASA) conference under the theme “enhancing quality education through environment and sustainability in Southern Africa” at Maun, Maun lodge. The conference will be officially opened by the Minister of Basic Education Hon Unity Dow. The official opening is expected to take place on the 22nd September 2017 from 0830. The conference will focus on discussing…
Botswana Diamonds (BOD), the AIM and BSE listed explorer, says 17 reverse circulation percussion holes have been drilled on Zebediela on the farms Frischgewaagt, Hartbeesfontein and Doornrivier in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. In an update on its Vutomi Joint Venture in South Africa, BOD revealed that these holes have been drilled to further delineate the extensive kimberlite pipe/fissure system and as pilot holes for a Large Diameter Drilling programme which is scheduled to commence next month. “This, along with previous geological and resource development work, is targeting the declaration of an Inferred Resource on the project by the…
New research published by De Beers Group in its latest Diamond Insight Report reveals that shifting relationship dynamics, women’s expanding roles in society and changing perceptions of femininity are creating new motivations for diamond jewellery acquisitions. Social and economic changes are leading to expanded symbolism for diamond jewellery, record levels of self-purchase and the establishment of new consumer types. The Diamond Insight Report 2017 highlights the emergence of three key trends that are having a direct impact on how and why people buy diamond jewellery. First, changes to family and personal relationships are leading to diamond jewellery being purchased and given to symbolise…
Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) will set a new record this year on the back of a robust 8.8% growth – the fastest since 2011, according to new research published today. This surge is driven by uncertainty of nuclear power generation in Northeast Asia, energy market reforms and concerns on air pollution in China, and higher capacity in major exporting regions. This is despite disruptions like Qatar’s rift with Saudi Arabia, demands for export curbs in Eastern Australia and falling demand in Latin America. Global LNG Outlook 2017, the latest forecast from Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s global gas team,…
The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), a De Beers Group company, has announced that the industry’s first synthetic screening device for set jewellery, SYNTHdetect, is now available for delivery. SYNTHdetect is the only synthetic screening device that has been designed specifically for jewellery retailers, allowing them to quickly and easily ensure the authenticity of the diamonds they purchase.As a result of its unique approach of detecting whether diamonds are natural, rather than seeking to identify synthetic characteristics, the device also has the industry’s lowest referral rate at around 0.05 per cent. The US$16,250 instrument uses IIDGR’s patented…