【Australia】Rising Potential of Stibnite to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the surprising journey of stibnite, from its toxic historical uses in ancient eyeliner and dubious medicinal pills…
Mining Industry
【Lesotho】GEM Diamonds Cuts Letseng Workforce by a Fifth
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the harsh economic realities facing even producers of the world’s most valuable diamonds. As global demand…
【Lesotho】Lesotho’s Biggest Diamond Mine Cuts 20% of Workforce as Price Slump Persists
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the significant workforce reduction at Lesotho’s flagship Letseng diamond mine, a direct consequence of…
【Busia Region】Uganda Inaugurates Its First Large-Scale Gold Mine with Chinese Investment and Integrated Refinery
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant development in Uganda’s economic landscape. The opening of the Wagagai gold mine, backed by…
【South Africa】Gemfields Group Sells Fabergé Stake to SMG Capital for R889 Million
Editor’s NoteGemfields Group has divested its stake in the historic Fabergé brand to SMG Capital for $50 million, marking a significant shift in its…
【UK】Luxury Jeweller Fabergé Sold to Tech Investor in $50m Deal
Editor’s NoteThe historic jeweller Fabergé, creator of the famed imperial Easter eggs, has been acquired by technology investor SMG Capital for $50…
Diamonds in the Rough: The Struggling Industry’s Fight Against Lab-Grown Fakes
Editor’s NoteThe diamond industry is at a pivotal moment. As lab-grown alternatives gain traction with cost-conscious consumers, legacy producers…
【United Kingd】Gem Diamonds (LON:GEMD) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital
Editor’s NoteThis analysis uses Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) to evaluate the efficiency of Gem Diamonds. The calculation shows a ROCE of 4.7%,…
【Global focus】The Diamond Industry in Crisis
Editor’s NoteThe natural diamond industry faces significant disruption from the rise of lab-grown alternatives, a shift that leading figures like De…
【Pakistan】APCEA Seeks to Revamp Pakistan’s Gemstone Export Landscape
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the potential of Pakistan’s gemstone industry to become a multibillion-dollar sector, emphasizing the need for…