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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Norilsk hosts Nornickel’s 3rd Geology and Mine Surveying Forum

The 3rd Geology and Mine Surveying Forum, organized by Nornickel, has kicked off in Norilsk. The event continues to grow in scope, this year bringing together representatives from universities, equipment suppliers, design teams, mining companies, and...

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New Lucara management to focus on Karowe, digital sales platform

05 april 2018

(miningweekly.com) - TSX-listed diamond miner Lucara has announced that incoming Lucara CFO and corporate secretary Zara Boldt will join the management team as the company focuses on increasing the value of its core diamond mining business at Karowe, Botswana, and on supporting the development of Clara, the company’s new secure, digital diamond sales platform, said Lucara CEO Eira Thomas. These moves are being taken to consolidate all of Lucara’s management team in a common Vancouver office.