Business Maverick

Three nuggets from the mining sector

By The Finance Ghost

Business Maverick

The allure of a lab-grown diamond, as the sparkle of mined stones fades

By Dominique Olivier

South Africa

‘Irreplaceable’ wildlife research projects on the line as De Beers plans sale of two critical reserves

By Ed Stoddard

Business Maverick

Anglo writes De Beers down by $2.9bn as it prepares to ditch diamond giant

By Ed Stoddard

Business Maverick

Loaded for Bear: Amplats set to sail from Anglo on its own, but De Beers may sink

By Ed Stoddard

Business Maverick

Loaded for Bear: Inflation spurs unexpected innovation in the lab

By Ed Stoddard

Business Maverick

The Finance Ghost: Murray & Roberts sinks as De Beers pulls back - what lies ahead for investors?

By The Finance Ghost

Africa

Diamond market dip spurs seismic political shift in Botswana as voters punish ‘aloof’ long-time leaders

By Bloomberg

Business Maverick

Rough patch — De Beers hopes US couples will find diamonds ‘Worth the Wait’

By Ed Stoddard

Africa

Rhodes and His Banker: Empire, Wealth and the Coming of Union

By Richard Steyn

Business Maverick

Thrice-thwarted BHP throws in the towel on Anglo bid, capping a month of high drama

By Ed Stoddard

Africa

After the Bell: A red-letter day for Anglo American

By Tim Cohen