Botswana Diamonds expands its land holdings in the Kalahari

Diamond exploration company Botswana Diamonds has been granted four prospecting licences – covering just under 2 332 km2 – in the Kalahari of Botswana. The prospecting licences are in the same general area as Gem Diamonds’ Ghaghoo mine, as well as Botswana Diamonds’ own KX36 project. “I am pleased that we have been awarded these … Read more

Past producing yellow diamonds mine in Australia set to reopen

Australia’s Gibb River Diamonds is getting closer to restarting the mothballed Ellendale diamond mine in West Kimberley after being granted three mining leases that are key for the project. The permits mark a significant step in reviving production at Ellendale, which was a major diamond producing mine. The operation was particularly know for being a … Read more