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Rough Sales Pick Up as Market Begins Rebound
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Miners have seen “encouraging” signs of recovery in the diamond market as they resume rough sales following an extended period of weak demand.Mountain Province garnered $8.9 million from the sale of 210,661 carats from its Gahcho...
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Sep 22, 2020
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Mountain Province in the Red as Demand Slows
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Mountain Province reported a loss in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic closed markets and hit demand.The miner posted a net loss of CAD 26.8 million ($21.8 million) for the three months ending June...
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Mining
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Aug 09, 2020
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Mountain Province Projects 3Q Improvement
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Mountain Province anticipates the market for rough diamonds will start to improve toward the end of the third quarter when retailers prepare for holiday sales.“While prices in the post Covid-19 period remain under...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 20, 2020
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Mountain Province Investor to Buy $50M in Rough
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Mountain Province plans to sell $50 million worth of rough diamonds to an entity owned by one of its major shareholders, generating liquidity amid weak prices.The first sale of $22 million in diamonds to Dunebridge Worldwide will take place...
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Jun 09, 2020
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Strong US Dollar Pushes Mountain Province to Loss
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Mountain Province reported a loss in the first quarter as the stronger US dollar led to an increase in the miner’s debts.The company posted a net loss of CAD 41 million ($29.1 million), compared with a profit of CAD 2.5 million ($1.8...
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Mining
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May 07, 2020
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Heavy Debt Looms over Mining Shutdown
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A number of diamond-mining companies that have halted production during the COVID-19 crisis will find it difficult to resume operations amid their struggles with debt, analysts have predicted.The warning comes after several miners announced...
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Mining
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Apr 23, 2020
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De Beers Makes Dramatic Cut to Production Plan
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De Beers has reduced its full-year production guidance by 7 million carats, putting the miner on course for its lowest output since 2009. The miner expects to produce between 25 million and 27 million carats in 2020, compared...
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Mining
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Apr 23, 2020
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Mountain Province Revenue Improves in 1Q
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Sales of rough from Mountain Province’s Gahcho Kué mine grew 2.4% to 659,318 carats in the first quarter, the company said Monday.The Canada-based miner also saw a 6% uplift in its average price, yielding $75 per...
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Mining
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Apr 22, 2020
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De Beers Pauses Botswana Mining
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De Beers’ mining operations in Botswana have been on hold for more than two weeks amid a national lockdown, the company told Rapaport News.Debswana, the company’s joint venture with the government, paused activities on April...
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Mining
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Apr 19, 2020
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De Beers Converting Facilities to Tackle Virus
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De Beers is using its mining sites in Botswana and its technology production center in the UK to help the fight against COVID-19.Debswana, the company’s joint venture with Botswana, is making facilities available for the government to use...
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Mining
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Apr 06, 2020
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Mountain Province Loss Widens Amid Weak Pricing
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Mountain Province’s losses intensified in 2019 as weaker anticipated diamond prices led to the devaluation of its Gahcho Kué mine.The miner posted a net loss of CAD 128.8 million ($89 million), compared with a loss of $14.1 million...
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Mining
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Mar 24, 2020
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Production Continues as Miners Fight Virus Impact
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Alrosa, Petra Diamonds and Lucara Diamond Corp. are among the companies putting special procedures in place in preparation for a possible coronavirus outbreak, while still continuing operations at their mines.Alrosa, which has not had...
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Mining
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Mar 19, 2020
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Leah Meirovich
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Mountain Province Weighs Virus Effects
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Mountain Province has delayed its year-end results by a week due to the effects of the coronavirus, the Canadian diamond miner said Monday.The company and its auditors have been unable to complete the relevant work...
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Mining
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Mar 16, 2020
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Star Rays Outlines Plan to Be Carbon-Neutral
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Star Rays revealed its intention to be the first Indian diamond company to become carbon-neutral, arguing that greener credentials will help attract consumers to the product.The Mumbai-based manufacturer aims to reduce travel, produce less plastic...
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Manufacturing
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Feb 16, 2020
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Joshua Freedman
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Mountain Province to Exit Nasdaq
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Mountain Province has decided to delist itself from the Nasdaq stock exchange following six months in which its shares were below the minimum bid price.The company, which is also listed on the Toronto Stock...
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Mining
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Feb 02, 2020
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Rough Slump Hits Mountain Province
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Sales of rough diamonds at Mountain Province fell 13% in 2019 as a glut in the midstream led to a challenging market.The company’s sales from its Gahcho Kué mine in Canada slipped year on year to $208.2 million in 2019, it said last...
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Mining
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Jan 26, 2020
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De Beers, Dominion Seek Canada Expansion
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De Beers and Dominion Diamond Mines have submitted paperwork indicating their desire to expand exploration at their current projects in Canada.In a December 31 permit request to Canada’s Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, De Beers noted interest...
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Mining
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Jan 06, 2020
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New Pipe Proves Fruitful for Mountain Province
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Mountain Province recovered more than 5,000 micro-diamondsfrom Gahcho Kué’s new Wilson pipe during its initial drilling program. The Canadian miner retrieved 1.7 tonnes of kimberlite fromtwo drill holes at the site, it said...
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Mining
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Dec 24, 2019
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Mountain Province Production to Rise
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Mountain Province has forecast a rise in output next year amid a stabilization of demand and operational improvements at its Gahcho Kué mine. The Canada-based miner will produce between 6.75 million and 6.95million carats, up from...
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Mining
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Dec 22, 2019
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Mountain Province Slides to Net Loss
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Mountain Province saw a net loss in the third quarter,hampered by bad weather and the negative impact of currency fluctuation. The company reported a loss of CAD 25.8 million ($19.6million) from its Gahcho Kué mine in Canada...
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Mining
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Nov 07, 2019
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