Lundin achieves record quarterly gold output at its flagship Ecuador mine

Vancouver-based Lundin Gold has reported that in the third quarter of 2026, gold production at its Fruta del Norte mine in southeast Ecuador hit a new quarterly record.

Today

Richemont, Signet in talks to join De Beers consortium – report

Luxury group Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in advanced talks to join the Global Diamond Consortium (GDC) bidding for De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports.

16 october 2026

Rio Tinto begins Q4 of 2026 with strong operational performance

The Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto has reported its third-quarter 2026 results, highlighting strong operational performance.

16 october 2026

Silver market deficit to widen in 2026 - report

In the latest World Silver Survey prepared by the Silver Institute and Metals Focus, the global silver market deficit is forecast to widen for the sixth consecutive year to 46.3 million ounces.

16 october 2026

Tharisa signs PGM offtake deal with Valterra Platinum, expands chrome collaboration

South Africa’s Tharisa has entered a binding arrangement for the sale of PGM concentrate to Rustenburg Platinum Mines, a subsidiary of Valterra Platinum, effective 1 January 2027.

16 october 2026

Diamonds 2016: A Year in Review (with a Quiz)

29 december 2016

(paulzimnisky.com) - 2016 marked an eventful year for the diamond industry. From the largest producers coordinating supply cuts and the manufactures to returning to profitability, to the second-largest gem-diamond ever recovered going to auction, to impressive advancements in the lab-grown industry, to the launch of the first generic diamond marketing campaign since 2008, to two new world-class mines going into production, to India's surprise demonetization.

Test your knowledge of diamond industry developments in 2016 with this 20 question quiz at paulzimnisky.com.