The rise of illegal mining in the country has raised human rights concerns and questions about who ultimately benefits.

The Jwaneng Diamond Mine in Botswana, a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, is regarded as the world's richest diamond mine ...

Petra Diamonds, which has the world's third-largest resource of diamonds, said on Wednesday it had delayed the sale of gems from its Cullinan Mine in South Africa until there was greater clarity ...

Nigeria and South Africa have signed an accord to boost cooperation in mining, Nigeria's mines minister said on Thursday, ...

is considered one of the world’s most productive diamond mines, despite the harsh climate in Siberia which brings operations to grinding halt for two to three months each year, hampering production.

Cullinan Diamon is considered world’s largest diamond that is around 3106 carats and was discovered in South Africa in 1905. It was named after the owner of the mines, Thomas Cullinan ...

(Reuters) - Petra Diamonds, which has the world's third-largest resource of diamonds, said on Wednesday it had delayed the sale of gems from its Cullinan Mine in South Africa until there was ...