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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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How mine tailings could help in the fight against climate change
19 june 2019
(thewest.com.au) - An international research team is investigating the use of natural bacteria to accelerate carbonation of mine site tailings, a process which could see the waste product used to combat climate change. Scientists have discovered cultivation of cyanobacteria on certain mine tailings such as diamond, nickel and asbestos, can rapidly advance the rate at which carbon sequestration occurs.
Lab-grown diamonds: Technology is disrupting the diamond business
18 june 2019
(reddeeradvocate.com) - Forget what you know about cubic zirconia, crystals and any simulated diamonds. This isn’t about that. Technology is disrupting the diamond business. Lab-grown diamonds that producers say have all the characteristics of the ones that were formed deep in the Earth naturally are finding a place in the market. The Robb Report estimates that lab-grown diamonds sales will reach $420 million this year. That’s almost 3% of the $14 billion annual diamond market.
Was Vegas Worth the Gamble?
17 june 2019
(diamonds.net) - As rain fell for about five minutes on the typically sunbaked Las Vegas strip on the opening day of the JCK show, one couldn’t help but sense things might be a bit different this year. Was the unusual weather a sign that diamond dealers were in for similar positive surprises on the trading floor? After all, they had endured difficult market conditions in the past 12 months and could do with a little pick-me-up.
You’re Not Imagining It: We All Want Smaller Diamonds Now
14 june 2019
(cosmopolitan.com) - Think about it. When’s the last time you saw a huge-ass, wait-is-that-actually-real diamond on the perfectly manicured finger of your #Engaged friend’s “Some personal news!” Insta post? Even scrolling through the #ISaidYes hashtag on the ’gram, you’ll only spot a small number of big ole rocks. So...kinda seems like that whole “the bigger, the better” thing just ain’t it for the 20- and 30-something crowd.
Lab-grown diamonds to get sustainability standard certification
13 june 2019
(mining.com) - Organizations behind lab-grown diamonds continue to push to conquer the market. As miners of the precious stones are struggling across the board, particularly those unearthing cheaper and smaller gems where there is too much supply, companies producing synthetic diamonds are expanding their reach by incorporating consumer feedback into their manufacturing and commercialization processes.
