South Africa Mining Charter

Why De Beers paused a $2.2-billion diamond mine amid the global slump

Why would a company pause a mine after investing $2.2 billion? The answer lies in falling diamond prices, weaker global demand, and a rapidly changing jewellery market

Updated On: 14 Jul 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

South Africa suspends Mining Charter pending court challenge

The charter would require mining assets in South Africa to be 30% black-owned, up from 26% currently

Updated On: 15 Jul 2017 | 10:44 PM IST