Diamonds

Botswana and Ghana have become emblematic of policies and strategies designed to strengthen the mining industry by building national participation, diversifying away from…

The Botswana Democratic Party suffered a humiliating defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections

How finite resources are being managed is of major concern for the country’s civic sector and its citizens

Diamonds account for 30% of the country’s economy, but lab-grown gems mean less demand for ones dug out of the soil

Production was dragged down mainly by diamonds and platinum-group metals

Production was dragged down mainly by coal and diamonds and the industry also produced less copper, nickel, manganese and chromium ore

Ahead of Botswana’s general elections in 2024, President Mokgweetsi Masisi uses De Beers partnership to win votes, say analysts

Some of the continent’s finest goods made for the world, in Africa

Production declined for the 12th consecutive month in January, the largest negative contributors being platinum group metals and diamonds

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Mining production falls for the 10th consecutive month.

In anticipation of new legislation that will increase the royalties payable by mining companies to local communities, the OCCRP takes a deep dive into conditions underground

But the new artisanal and small-scale mining policy may be a turning point for informal prospectors who want to mine legally

This is an extract from a new book Flight of the Diamond Smugglers: A Tale of Pigeons, Obsession, and Greed Along Coastal South Africa