Tag: Lesotho Mining News
The Betterbrands Gold Refinery in Bulawayo is poised for its official opening, with all systems ready for the facility's inauguration, *Mining Zimbabwe can report.By Rudairo MapurangaThe event will mark a significant strategic expansion for Betterbrands, transitioning...
Strategic Minerals Price Index - 6 March 2026Strategic Mineral
Price Range (USD)
📈 TrendChrome Concentrate (40–42% Cr, CIF China)
$285 – $305 / t
➡ StableLithium Carbonate (Battery Grade)
$11,000 – $16,000 / t
⬇ DownLithium Hydroxide (Battery Grade)
$10,500 – $15,500 /...
Gem Diamonds finds 233 carat rough at Letšeng mine
Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LON: GEMD) has found a 233-carat type II white rough at its iconic Letšeng mine in Lesotho.The finding follows the discovery of a 442-carat...
Gem Diamonds finds 442 carat rough at Letšeng mine
Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LON: GEMD) has found a 442-carat type II rough at its iconic Letšeng mine in Lesotho.The diamond, the company said, is one of...
Firestone finds another massive diamond at Lesotho mine
Africa-focused Firestone Diamonds (LON:FDI) has dug up a 72-carat yellow, whole makeable diamond at its Liqhobong Mine in Lesotho, the second one over 70-carat it...
Firestone Diamonds halts Liqhobong mine expansion plans
Africa-focused Firestone Diamonds (LON:FDI) has put plans to extend the life of its 75%-owned Liqhobong mine in Lesotho on the back burner, saying that current...
Gem Diamonds from Lesotho mine drops
Last year was a momentous one for Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LON:GEMD), as it recovered a record number of huge precious stones from its flagship Letšeng mine in Lesotho,...


