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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.
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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.
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
Omens good for Anglo in 2017 as iron ore, diamonds turn up
12 january 2017
(miningmx.com) - 2017 may be a vastly improved year for Anglo American, in which it celebrates its centenary, with its investments in Kumba Iron Ore and Anglo American Platinum receiving the thumbs up while recently published diamond sales figures from De Beers suggests a stronger market for gems than previously forecast.
Diamonds Are A Girl’s (and a Thief’s) Best Friend: The Top 10 Diamond Movies
11 january 2017
(ehudlaniado.com) - I recently found myself watching an old movie in which diamonds play the primary role. It reminds me that Hollywood has long had a fascination with diamonds. Diamonds lend themselves well to cinema - whether it’s a love story, a crime story, or an action-packed thriller, diamonds provide both the romance and intrigue that moviegoers are looking for. I’ve decided to compile a list of some of my favorite diamond-themed movies, and I hope to hear about yours too…
A New Diamond Industry
10 january 2017
(paulzimnisky.com) - From the diamond industry's over-speculation on new consumer demand in China and India, to the resulting financial consequences and pressure on the industry to be more transparent, to shifts in generational consumer and cultural demand, and the advancement of lab-diamond production technology, the esoteric diamond industry has never been more interesting to observe and challenging to predict. The future of the diamond industry hangs on the follow-through of structural changes that have been prompted by the challenges faced and the opportunities presented above. In recent years three primary forces have been shaping a new diamond industry: 1) a new operating discipline, 2) a new generation of consumers, and 3) new technology. All of these forces impact all of the segments of the diamond industry, from mine to retailer.
The Year Trust Returned to the Diamond Trade
09 january 2017
(diamonds.net) - There was little surprise when Time magazine named Donald Trump its ‘Person of the Year.’ Love him or hate him, Trump left his mark more than any other individual on 2016. Notably, the choice says as much about the impact he will potentially make as it does about his historic election. When deciding the most important story for the diamond industry in 2016, we’ve used a similar criterion. Among the many milestones, controversies and inspiring stories that headlined during the year, the most significant will surely be the one with a lasting influence on the trade. In that sense, Trump’s election could well be considered. Diamond dealers are certainly most optimistic about U.S. demand. Not only has the U.S. supported global demand while other markets remained subdued, but Trump’s policies are largely expected to improve trading conditions. We’ll have a better indication if he delivers on his promise to lower taxes and create jobs – and consequently raise diamond purchases – after he takes office.
Year-End Wrap Up: How the Diamond Industry Can Move Forward in 2017
04 january 2017
(ehudlaniado.com) - The first article I wrote this year described the changing world around us and how we in the diamond industry need to adapt to it. Interestingly, my final article for the year made a very similar point. In hindsight, it is no surprise that the same issue opened and closed the year. The diamond industry is changing, and the global environment in which we operate is changing too. There is a constant and inseparable interaction between the two. We must continue to evolve.
