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Finsch Mine

Finsch Mine is an underground diamond mine located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, approximately 150 km north-west of Kimberley. The mine is operated by Petra Diamonds and represents one of the company's key producing assets in the country. Finsch extracts diamonds from kimberlite ore through block-cave mining methods, having transitioned from open-pit operations to underground extraction as the deposit deepened. The mine produces a range of diamond sizes and qualities, contributing significantly to South Africa's diamond output. Finsch has an estimated life-of-mine extending several decades, supported by ongoing investment in infrastructure and mining equipment. The operation employs several hundred people and plays an important role in the regional economy of the Northern Cape. Petra Diamonds acquired Finsch as part of its portfolio of South African diamond assets and has invested in modernising the mine's processing plant and underground development. The mine was commissioned in 1967 and has produced millions of carats over its operational history, establishing itself as one of the country's long-standing diamond producers.

Finsch Mine Updates


An image of the Cullinan diamond mine
NUM warns of 1 700 job loss risk as Petra’s mines enter business rescue
15th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trade union the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has condemned the decision by London-listed Petra Diamonds to place the Finch diamond mine in Kimberley under business rescue and to issue a... 


The Finsch mine
BRPs take custodianship of Petra's Finsch mine
10th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Business rescue practitioners (BRPs) Daniel Theodorus van Jaarsveld and Luke Bernard Saffy have taken over the custodianship of London-listed Petra Diamonds' Finsch mine, in South Africa, and will... 


The Finsch diamond mine
Petra places Finsch mine in business rescue, takes further steps to cut costs
29th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Amid continued weakness in the diamond market, London-listed Petra Diamonds has decided to place its Finsch mine, in South Africa, in business rescue in order to protect the overall business. CEO... 


Petra Diamonds joint CEOs Juan Kemp and Vivek Gadodia
Petra revises pricing assumptions amid Middle East conflict
1st April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Petra Diamonds sold 781 797 ct of diamonds during the quarter ended March 31 – the third quarter of its 2026 financial year. Revenue for the quarter was $68-million, compared with... 


Petra Diamonds joint CEOs Juan Kemp and Vivek Gadodia
Petra announces permanent appointment of joint CEOs, director changes
28th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Petra Diamonds has announced a series of board appointments following its AGM on November 27, including that of Vivek Gadodia and Juan Kemp as permanent joint CEOs of the company.... 


Petra's Cullinan diamond mine
Petra achieves solid first-quarter performance
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Petra Diamonds, which owns and operates the Cullinan and Finsch mines, in South Africa, produced 609 336 ct of diamonds in the quarter ended September 30 – the first quarter of its... 


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